CHLBF - Overview: Cholesterol, Body Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of a cholesterol effusion or cholesterol-rich pseudochylous effusion in body fluids Distinguishing between chylous and pseudochylous pleural effusions Distinguishing between malignant and nonmalignant ascites
HG34W - Overview: Histone 3.3 G34W (H3F3A G34W) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the diagnosis of giant cell tumor of bone
GDU - Overview: Gadolinium, 24 Hour, Urine
Assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis in a 24-hour urine collection
PCHE1 - Overview: Pseudocholinesterase, Total, Serum
Monitoring exposure to organophosphorus insecticides and herbicides Monitoring patients with liver disease, particularly those undergoing liver transplantation Identifying patients who are homozygous or heterozygous for an atypical gene...
PTHRP - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide, Plasma
Aiding in the evaluation of individuals with hypercalcemia of unknown origin Aiding in the evaluation of individuals with suspected humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy The test should not be used to exclude cancer or screen individuals...
DIMER - Overview: D-Dimer, Plasma
Diagnosis of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis, also known as disseminated intravascular coagulation, especially when combined with clinical information and other laboratory test data (eg, platelet count, assays of clottable...
SPASU - Overview: Arsenic Speciation, 24 Hour, Urine
Diagnosing arsenic intoxication using 24-hour urine specimens
CVRNA - Overview: Candida Vaginitis, Nucleic Acid Amplification RNA, Vaginal
Aiding in the diagnosis of Candida vaginitis This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
DRPL - Overview: Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA) Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming the diagnosis of dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) for symptomatic patients Predictive testing for individuals with a family history of DRPLA and a documented expansion in the ATN1 gene in an affected family member
LEGRP - Overview: Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Sensitive and rapid diagnosis of pneumonia caused by Legionella species The assay is not recommended as a test of cure because bacteria nucleic acids may persist after successful treatment.
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....
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....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.