CRMTC - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 (CRMP-5) Neuronal IgG Titer, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of neuroautoimmunity, particularly small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma, in conjunction with other antineuronal antibodies Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens
CHLAP - Overview: Chlamydia IgM and IgG Panel, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Aiding in the clinical diagnosis of Chlamydia pneumoniae or Chlamydia psittaci infection
C1INF - Overview: C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional, Serum
Diagnosing hereditary angioedema Monitoring response to C1 esterase inhibitor replacement therapy
SFIG - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions
INHA - Overview: Inhibin A, Tumor Marker, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of patients with granulosa cell tumors of the ovary when used in combination with inhibin B Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin...
HBIM - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core IgM Antibody, Serum
Diagnosis of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection Identifying acute HBV infection in the serologic window period when hepatitis B virus surface antigen and hepatitis B virus surface antibody results are negative Differentiation...
FFRBS - Overview: Friedreich Ataxia, Frataxin, Quantitative, Blood Spot
Diagnosing individuals with Friedreich ataxia in blood spot specimens Monitoring frataxin levels in patients with Friedreich ataxia This test is not useful for carrier detection.
ERPR - Overview: Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Guiding decisions on hormonal therapy in patients with breast carcinomas This test is not useful for cases of lobular carcinoma in situ.
MTBT - Overview: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue
Preferred method for rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue specimens Detecting M tuberculosis complex This test is not intended for the detection of latent tuberculosis and...
FLCS - Overview: Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum
Monitoring serum from patients with monoclonal light chain diseases without a M-spike on protein electrophoresis May be useful as a diagnostic test in patients in whom there is a suspicion of primary systemic amyloidosis, light chain...
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC)...
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some...
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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