FER - Overview: Semen Analysis, Semen
Determining male fertility status
VALPF - Overview: Valproic Acid, Free, Serum
Monitoring free valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity
AC1Q - Overview: Anti-C1q Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected anti-C1q vasculitis Predicting renal involvement in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus Detection of anti-C1q antibodies in serum
A2M - Overview: Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Serum
Evaluating patients with nephrotic syndrome and pancreatitis
GAAWR - Overview: Acid Alpha-Glucosidase Reflex, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of Pompe disease as a confirmatory reflex of the 6-enzyme panel
ACE - Overview: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected sarcoidosis
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...
CLU - Overview: Chloride, 24 Hour, Urine
Indication of fluid balance and acid-base homeostasis using a 24-hour urine collection
CUU - Overview: Copper, 24 Hour, Urine
Investigation of Wilson disease and obstructive liver disease using a 24-hour urine specimen
CALX - Overview: CALR Mutation Analysis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN), Reflex, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder Evaluating mutations in CALR in an algorithmic process for the MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL,...
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....