MSP3 - Overview: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis, especially helpful in patients with equivocal clinical or radiological findings
NF1Z - Overview: Neurofibromatosis Type 1, NF1, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Establishing a diagnosis of a NF1 allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying genetic variants...
SMN1Z - Overview: SMN1 Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy due to nucleotide variants in SMN1 gene Second-tier carrier screening when there is a family history of spinal muscular atrophy, but an affected individual is not available for testing, or...
Simultaneous detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 (cause of COVID-19), influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus in upper or lower respiratory tract specimens from individuals with flu-like illnesses
NMS1 - Overview: Necrotizing Myopathy Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected necrotizing autoimmune myopathy
TICKS - Overview: Tick-Borne Disease Antibodies Panel, Serum
Evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the United States, including Lyme disease, human monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis Evaluation of patients with a history of, or suspected, tick exposure who...
C2AD2 - Overview: PrecivityAD2, Plasma
Assisting in the evaluation of adult patients, aged 55 years and older, with signs or symptoms of mild cognitive impairment or dementia who are being assessed for Alzheimer disease and other causes of cognitive decline This is not intended...
PSTF - Overview: Protein S Antigen, Plasma
Investigation of patients with a history of thrombosis
PTNZ - Overview: PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome, PTEN Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS) Establishing a diagnosis of PHTS allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying variants within...
RETB - Overview: Reticulocyte Profile, Blood
Assessing erythropoietic bone marrow activity in anemia and other hematologic conditions Assessment of acute iron deficiency Monitoring early response to iron therapy or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents Early monitoring of therapy for...
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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