SEMB - Overview: Semen Analysis with Strict Morphology, Semen
Determining male fertility status Selecting the most cost-effective therapy for treating male-factor infertility Quantifying the number of germinal and white blood cells per milliliter of semen
POWVU - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine
Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using random urine specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset). This assay should not...
POWVS - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Serum
Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using serum specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not be used for...
POWVC - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using cerebrospinal fluid specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should...
POWVB - Overview: Powassan Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Rapid testing for Powassan virus RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using whole blood specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early Powassan virus infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This assay should not be...
PAI1 - Overview: Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Antigen, Plasma
Identification of heredity elevation or deficiency of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 Determination of risk for veno-occlusive disease associated with bone marrow transplantation Differential diagnosis of impaired fibrinolysis...
CFX - Overview: Protein C Activity, Plasma
As an initial test for evaluating patients suspected of having congenital protein C deficiency, including those with personal or family histories of thrombotic events Detecting and confirming congenital type I and type II protein C...
23BPT - Overview: 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine specimens
URRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from genitourinary, reproductive, bone, spine, joint, and lower respiratory sources This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
USPF - Overview: USP6 (17p13), Aneurysmal Bone Cyst and Nodular Fasciitis, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of aneurysmal bone cyst or nodular fasciitis
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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