LKM - Overview: Liver/Kidney Microsome Type 1 Antibodies, Serum
Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology Evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune hepatitis
LALBS - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood Spot
Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood spot specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.
I2SWB - Overview: Iduronate-2-Sulfatase, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection for MPS II.
IBDP2 - Overview: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum
Distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in...
LYME - Overview: Lyme Disease Serology, Serum
Diagnosing Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.
JO1 - Overview: Jo 1 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features of idiopathic inflammatory myositis, especially those with clinical features suggestive of anti-synthetase syndrome or interstitial lung disease
RO52 - Overview: Ro52 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease Differentiating single vs double positivity for Ro52 and Ro60 antibodies in combination with anti-Ro60
NSYPH - Overview: Syphilis IgG Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
An aid in the diagnosis of infection with Treponema pallidum Routine prenatal screening This test is not useful for diagnosis of congenital syphilis. This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
SFGP - Overview: Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections
SBULB - Overview: Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy (Kennedy Disease), Molecular Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of sporadic or familial spinobulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of SBMA and a documented expansion in the androgen receptor (AR)...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
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Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
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Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
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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?...