AMLAF - Overview: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), FISH, Adult, Varies
This test should not be used to screen for residual acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Useful at diagnosis for detecting recurrent common chromosome abnormalities in adult patients with AML An adjunct to chromosome studies in patients with...
BABPB - Overview: Babesia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Initial screening or confirmatory testing for suspected babesiosis during the acute febrile stage of infection in patients from endemic areas, especially when Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears do not reveal any organisms, or the...
WBSQR - Overview: Beta-Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood
Evaluating for the following in an algorithmic process for the HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood; HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood; MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood; REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation,...
BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.
CRMTS - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 (CRMP-5) Neuronal IgG Titer, Serum
Evaluation of neurological autoimmunity particularly that associated with small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
3A5Q - Overview: Cytochrome P450 3A5 Genotype, Varies
Aids in optimizing treatment with tacrolimus and other drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A5
DDITT - Overview: D-Dimer, Plasma
Excluding the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, particularly when results of a sensitive D-dimer assay are combined with clinical information, including pretest disease probability(1-4) Diagnosis of...
HERMB - Overview: HER2, Breast, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual with HER2 FISH Reflex
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections
HYOX - Overview: Hyperoxaluria Panel, Random, Urine
Distinguishing between primary and secondary hyperoxaluria Distinguishing between primary hyperoxaluria types 1, 2, and 3
IMMG - Overview: Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), Serum
Detecting or monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies
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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