IGA - Overview: Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Serum
Detection or monitoring of IgA monoclonal gammopathies and IgA-related immune deficiencies
EGFRS - Overview: EGFR Gene, Targeted Mutation Analysis, 51 Mutation Panel, Tumor
Identifying non-small cell lung cancers that may respond to epidermal growth factor receptor-targeted therapies
JAK2P - Overview: JAK2 (9p24.1) Rearrangement, Hematologic Disorders, FISH, Tissue
Providing diagnostic information for hematologic malignancies Aiding in the determination of whether a targeted JAK2 inhibitor could be useful for therapy
XYMF - Overview: Known 45,X, Mosaicism Reflex Analysis, FISH, Whole Blood
Detecting sex chromosome mosaicism in patients with a 45,X karyotype
MHRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, lower respiratory sources, pleural/chest fluid, pericardial fluid, and wound specimens This test is not intended for...
Diagnosing infections due to Mycoplasma (Mycoplasmoides) pneumoniae Assessing macrolide susceptibility
RMPQU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Quantitation, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
NTRK - Overview: NTRK Gene Fusion Panel, Tumor
Identifying solid tumors that may respond to targeted therapies by simultaneously assessing for fusions involving targeted regions of the NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes resulting in fusion transcripts. This test is not useful for...
Predicting risk for statin-associated myopathy in patients beginning statin therapy, especially simvastatin therapy Determining a potential statin lipid lowering response, especially when using pravastatin
Aiding in the identification of individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating prior infection or vaccination
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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