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.
CXCFX - Overview: MYD88 Reflex to CXCR4 Mutation Detection, Varies
The prognosis and clinical management of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
ALUCR - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Monitoring aluminum exposure when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected This test is not an acceptable substitute for serum aluminum measurements and is...
BARRP - Overview: Bartonella, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of Bartonella infection
FUNID - Overview: Culture Referred for Identification, Fungus
Identification of pure isolates of filamentous fungi and yeast
Detection and confirmation of drug use of cannabis/marijuana and to specifically identify and quantify delta-8 carboxy tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) and delta-9-THC-COOH Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could...
FBL - Overview: Fungal Culture, Blood
Diagnosis and treatment of the etiologic agents of fungemia
POWV - Overview: Powassan Virus, IgM, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Diagnosis of Powassan virus infection. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used as a "test of cure."
TGABI - Overview: Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
Initial testing as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
COU - Overview: Cobalt, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting cobalt exposure Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful to assess vitamin B12 activity.
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....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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....