FENTX - Overview: Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the...
ESTS - Overview: Estradiol, Rapid, Immunoassay, Serum
Rapid assessment of ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in vitro fertilization) Establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception
TULM - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM, ELISA, Serum
Evaluating the presence of IgM antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years...
TULG - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgG, ELISA, Serum
Evaluating the presence of IgG antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years...
FBL - Overview: Fungal Culture, Blood
Diagnosis and treatment of the etiologic agents of fungemia
LGB3S - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Serum
Diagnosis and monitoring of Fabry disease
LALB - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood
Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.
SLEG - Overview: Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), Antibody, Serum
Evaluating possible legionellosis (Legionnaires disease, Pontiac fever, extrapulmonary legionella infection caused by Legionella pneumophila)
HGUCR - Overview: Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Detecting mercury toxicity, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens
NMHR1 - Overview: N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine
Screening for and monitoring of mastocytosis and disorders of systemic mast-cell activation, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions as a part of a random urine collection profile Monitoring therapeutic...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
Research Roundup highlights how senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Age-based versus young-adult thresholds for nephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy and prognostic implications for CKD....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights potential genetic modifiers of disease risk and age at onset in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration and GRN mutations....
From Pediatrics to Geriatrics [Pediatric Phlebotomy] - Insights
presentation from the live 2017 Phlebotomy Conference, will focus on the challenges associated with age-related collections, dealing specifically with both the pediatric and geriatric patient....
Week in Review: April 8 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: 5 reasons to consider becoming an organ donor, why so many women in middle age are on antidepressants, and should you get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster?...