THYRO - Overview: Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody, Serum
Recommended first-line test for detection of thyrotropin receptor antibodies Differential diagnosis of etiology of thyrotoxicosis in patients with ambiguous clinical findings and/or contraindicated (eg, pregnant or breast-feeding) or...
CARTF - Overview: Carbamazepine Profile, Serum
Monitoring patients exhibiting symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity whose total serum carbamazepine concentration is within the therapeutic range, but who may be producing significant levels of the active metabolite epoxide Free...
GPSY - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Blood Spot
Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring a patient's response to...
DRVI2 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Mix Ratio, Plasma
Detecting the presence or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
DRVI1 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT), with Reflex, Plasma
Detecting and confirming or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
DRVI3 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT) Confirmation Ratio, Plasma
Confirming the presence or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
HSVG - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1- and Type 2-Specific Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining whether a patient has been previously exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 Distinguishing between infection caused by HSV types 1 and 2, especially in patients with subclinical or unrecognized HSV infection...
DRV1 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT), Plasma
Detecting and confirming or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
FIBAG - Overview: Fibrinogen Antigen, Plasma
Evaluation of fibrinogen deficiency Measuring fibrinogen in patients with elevated plasma levels of fibrin degradation products, patients receiving heparin, and in patients with antibodies to thrombin (following surgical use of topical...
APRI - Overview: Prolonged Clot Time Profile Interpretation
Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile to determine the cause of prolongation of prothrombin time or activated partial thromboplastin time Interpretation of testing performed as part of a profile for screening for...
Activity Metrics Dashboard - Insights
We are excited to share that the Activity Metrics Dashboard is now live on mayocliniclabs.com. We heard your feedback and created these reports to provide a more integrated, intuitive and customized experience...
https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/file-activity-metrics-qrg/
Activity Metrics Quick Reference Guide 800-533-1710 mayocliniclabs.com Effective Date: 9/26/2024 Log in to Activity Metrics 1. On MayoClinicLabs.com, at top right, click My Dashboard. 2. Enter...
Active Learning: Connecting Teachers and Learners - Insights
Specialist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, discusses how to use active learning to better connect teachers and learners....
Disaccharidase Activity Panel [Test in Focus] - Insights
Pua Hopson, D.O., discusses Mayo Clinic Labs’ new disaccharidase activity panel, which measures levels of five digestive enzymes to identify deficiencies that cause carbohydrate maldigestion and can lead...disease or inflammatory bowel...
https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/file-activity-metrics-user-guide/
Activity Metrics User’s Guide Release 1.21 Page 2 9/26/24 Activity Metrics User’s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................