ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus
MPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis...
TWRP - Overview: Tropheryma whipplei, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of Whipple disease, especially for identifying inconclusive or suspicious cases, using tissue or fluid specimens
SALMC - Overview: Salmonella Culture, Feces
Determining whether Salmonella species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Salmonella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive feces This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3...
SHIGC - Overview: Shigella Culture, Feces
Determining whether Shigella species may be the cause of diarrhea Reflexive testing for Shigella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive stool This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days...
RO60 - Overview: Ro60 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
SM - Overview: Smith (Sm) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features suggestive of antinuclear antibody associated connective tissue disease and the confirmation of a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Testing for Smith antibodies is not useful in patients...
PLPMA - Overview: Prolactin, Pituitary Macroadenoma, Serum
Quantifying prolactin in serum specimens where the high-dose hook effect is suspected (eg, presence of pituitary tumor with symptoms of prolactinoma, and lower than expected serum prolactin concentration)
PBALP - Overview: Porphobilinogen and Aminolevulinic Acid, Plasma
An equivalent option to urine for first-line test for evaluation of a suspected acute porphyria Monitoring patients undergoing treatment for an acute intermittent porphyria or other acute porphyria
PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
Research Roundup highlights how senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Age-based versus young-adult thresholds for nephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy and prognostic implications for CKD....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights potential genetic modifiers of disease risk and age at onset in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration and GRN mutations....
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?...