ISPP - Overview: Inherited Spastic Paraplegia Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with hereditary spastic paraplegia Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with hereditary spastic paraplegia, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
MFRGG - Overview: Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Aortopathy Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Marfan syndrome and related conditions Establishing a diagnosis for Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,...
MCSTP - Overview: MayoComplete Solid Tumor Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in tumor profiling for diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and identifying targeted therapies for the treatment and management of patients with solid tumors Identifying somatic alterations including single nucleotide variants, small...
STICK - Overview: Tick-Borne Antibodies, Modified 2-Tier, ELISA, Serum
Evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the United States, including Lyme disease, human monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis using the modified 2-tier testing algorithm approach Evaluation of patients...
3MGAP - Overview: 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of 3-methylglutaconic aciduria (3-MGA) Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with 3-MGA Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with3-MGA, allowing for...
WARSQ - Overview: Warfarin Response Genotype, Varies
Identifying patients who may require warfarin dosing adjustments(3,4) including: -Patients being started on a first prescription for warfarin -Patients who have previously been prescribed warfarin and have required multiple dosing...
MSAES - Overview: Myositis Specific Antibody Evaluation, Serum
Accurately diagnosing, classifying, and managing idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) by identifying subtype-specific biomarkers that guide prognosis and treatment Enabling early detection of IIM, particularly in atypical or severe...
BTKSG - Overview: Bruton Tyrosine Kinase, BTK Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of X-linked agammaglobulinemia in patients with a history of recurrent sinopulmonary infections, profound hypogammaglobulinemia, and less than 1% peripheral B cells, with or without abnormal Bruton tyrosine kinase...
BLPMF - Overview: B-Cell Lymphoma, Specified FISH, Varies
Detecting, at diagnosis, common chromosome abnormalities associated with specific B-cell lymphoma subtypes using client specified FISH probes
GSDGP - Overview: Glycogen Storage Disease Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up of abnormal biochemical results consistent with glycogen storage disease (GSD) Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with GSD Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with GSD allowing for predictive...
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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