MBLF - Overview: Mannan Binding Lectin Complement Pathway, Functional, Serum
Investigating recurrent meningococcal disease in young children Investigating recurrent or severe infections in adults Investigating glomerular kidney diseases Additionally, deficiencies or dysregulation within the complement system may...
RSMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
SMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
MTDNX - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its...
ML1HM - Overview: MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Tumor
An adjunct to TMSI / Microsatellite Instability, Tumor and IHC / Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor when colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite instability (MSI-H) and loss of MLH1 protein...
PBNP1 - Overview: NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure using serum specimens
STSH - Overview: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone-Sensitive (s-TSH), Serum
Screening for thyroid dysfunction and detecting mild (subclinical), as well as overt, primary hypo- or hyperthyroidism in ambulatory patients Monitoring patients on thyroid replacement therapy Confirmation of thyrotropin (TSH, formerly...
TGAB - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases: Hashimoto disease, postpartum thyroiditis, neonatal hypothyroidism, and Graves disease
ROPAN - Overview: Ro52 and Ro60 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiation of antibodies to Ro52 and Ro60 in patients known to be positive for anti-SS-A (Ro) antibodies
SEMB - Overview: Semen Analysis with Strict Morphology, Semen
Determining male fertility status Selecting the most cost-effective therapy for treating male-factor infertility Quantifying the number of germinal and white blood cells per milliliter of semen
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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Infliximab Test Now Validated for Inflectra - Insights
Mayo Clinic has completed validation of its existing Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum test for the new biosimilar
Phlebotomy Techniques Module Now Available - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of its third Phlebotomy Module on “Phlebotomy Techniques.” This will be the third of a series of six modules to be released by the MCL Education team over time. The...