AMIO - Overview: Amiodarone, Serum
Monitoring amiodarone therapy, especially when amiodarone is coadministered with other drugs that may interact Evaluating possible amiodarone toxicity Assessing patient compliance
ASB - Overview: Arsenic, Blood
Detecting acute or very recent arsenic exposure Monitoring the effectiveness of therapy This test is not useful for evaluation of chronic arsenic exposure.
BRIVA - Overview: Brivaracetam, Plasma
Assessing compliance and toxicity for brivaracetam
BIOTN - Overview: Biotin, Serum
Measurement of biotin in serum Assessment of biotin concentrations in individuals taking biotin supplements Investigation of unexpected results from immunoassays that utilize biotin-streptavidin detection methods This test is not useful...
CYSPR - Overview: Cyclosporine, Blood
Monitoring whole blood cyclosporine concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing...
CDTA - Overview: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin, Adult, Serum
Indicating chronic alcohol abuse This test is not appropriate for screening patients for congenital disorders of glycosylation.
CLOBZ - Overview: Clobazam and Metabolite, Serum
Monitoring clobazam therapy
CLOM - Overview: Clomipramine, Serum
Determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to noncompliance Monitoring serum concentration of clomipramine and norclomipramine to assist in optimizing the administered dose
DULOX - Overview: Duloxetine, Serum
Monitoring duloxetine serum concentration during therapy Evaluating potential duloxetine toxicity Evaluating patient compliance
DSS - Overview: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum
Detection and identification of prescription or over the counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent Qualitatively identifying drugs present in the specimen; quantification of identified drugs, when...
What's New in Health Care Reform: Dec. 5 - Insights
Top highlights include: Minnesota OKs medical marijuana to treat Alzheimer's, U.S. life expectancy declines again, polio-like disease in U.S. kids appears to have peaked for 2018, methamphetamine use by...
MCL Urine PreservativesCollection and Transportation for 24Hour Urine Specimens MC123587
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Independence Day Specimen Shipping Guidelines and Schedule - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming July 4th holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and...
Memorial Day 2024 Specimen Shipping Guidelines and Schedule - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines below outlined for...