RMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Studies, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
MBLF - Overview: Mannan Binding Lectin Complement Pathway, Functional, Serum
Investigating recurrent meningococcal disease in young children Investigating recurrent or severe infections in adults Investigating glomerular kidney diseases Additionally, deficiencies or dysregulation within the complement system may...
RSMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
SMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
MTDNX - Overview: Methadone Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Monitoring for compliance of methadone treatment for analgesia or drug rehabilitation Assessing compliance with rehabilitation programs Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its...
ML1HM - Overview: MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Tumor
An adjunct to TMSI / Microsatellite Instability, Tumor and IHC / Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor when colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite instability (MSI-H) and loss of MLH1 protein...
PBNP1 - Overview: NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure using serum specimens
STSH - Overview: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone-Sensitive (s-TSH), Serum
Screening for thyroid dysfunction and detecting mild (subclinical), as well as overt, primary hypo- or hyperthyroidism in ambulatory patients Monitoring patients on thyroid replacement therapy Confirmation of thyrotropin (TSH, formerly...
TGAB - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases: Hashimoto disease, postpartum thyroiditis, neonatal hypothyroidism, and Graves disease
ROPAN - Overview: Ro52 and Ro60 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiation of antibodies to Ro52 and Ro60 in patients known to be positive for anti-SS-A (Ro) antibodies
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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