PSF - Overview: Protein S Antigen, Free, Plasma
As part of an investigation of patients with a history of thrombosis
RPDEI - Overview: Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation Interpretation, Spinal Fluid
Interpretation of the Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation
BPGMM - Overview: 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate Mutase, Full Gene Sequencing Analysis, Varies
Diagnosing 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate mutase deficiency in individuals with lifelong, unexplained erythrocytosis Identifying genetic variant carriers in family members of an affected individual for the purposes of preconception genetic...
OHPG - Overview: 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Serum
Screening test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), caused by either 11- or 21-hydroxylase deficiency, when used in combination with testing for cortisol and androstenedione As part of a battery of tests to evaluate women with...
2HGA - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Acid Chiral Analysis, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Determining type of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria by chiral analysis of urine
TLPDF - Overview: T-Cell Lymphoma, Diagnostic FISH, Varies
Detecting, at diagnosis, common chromosome abnormalities associated with specific T-cell lymphoma subtypes using a laboratory-designated probe set algorithm
MYODT - Overview: MYOD1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the MYOD1 gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification Assisting in the clinical management of patients with spindle cell and sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma
AMYR - Overview: Beta-Amyloid Ratio (1-42/1-40), Spinal Fluid
Assisting in the evaluation of adult patients, aged 55 years and older, presenting with cognitive impairment and are being assessed for Alzheimer disease and other causes of cognitive decline This test is not intended as a screening or...
B2GMG - Overview: Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected antiphospholipid syndrome by identification of beta-2 glycoprotein 1 IgM and IgG antibodies First-line test when antiphospholipid syndrome is strongly suspected in conjunction with cardiolipin antibodies...
EOSMF - Overview: Chronic Eosinophilia, Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with eosinophilia and gene rearrangement (including PDGFRA, PDGFRB, FGFR1, JAK2, and ABL1) using specified...
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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