QHV6P - Overview: Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Plasma
As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using plasma specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients
FAPM - Overview: Fatty Acid Profile, Mitochondrial (C8-C18), Serum
Biochemical diagnosis of inborn errors of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, including deficiencies of medium-chain acyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, very long-chain acyl-Co-A dehydrogenase, and glutaric...
PBORB - Overview: Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
LNBAI - Overview: Lyme Central Nervous System Infection IgG, Antibody Index, Spinal Fluid
Providing antibody index information to aid in the diagnosis of neuroinvasive Lyme disease or neuroborreliosis due to Borrelia species associated with Lyme disease (eg, Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia garinii, Borrelia afzelli)
Risk stratification of patients with treated multiple myeloma, which can assist in determining treatment and management decisions Risk stratification of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
NGAML - Overview: MayoComplete Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 11-Gene Panel, Varies
Evaluation of acute myeloid leukemia using a focused 11-gene panel at the time of diagnosis, or possibly at the time of relapsed/refractory disease, to help guide classification and possible therapeutic approaches
OXYBS - Overview: Oxysterols, Blood Spot
Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C using blood spot specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick disease type C This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.
SHBG1 - Overview: Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, Serum
Diagnosis and follow-up of women with signs or symptoms of androgen excess (eg, polycystic ovarian syndrome and idiopathic hirsutism) An adjunct in monitoring sex-steroid and antiandrogen therapy An adjunct in the diagnosis of disorders...
Risk stratification of patients with treated multiple myeloma, which can assist in determining treatment and management decisions Risk stratification of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
POLET - Overview: POLE Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the POLE gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification
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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