VMA - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Screening children for catecholamine-secreting tumors using a 24-hour urine collection when requesting testing for vanillylmandelic acid only Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated neuroblastoma
ASMW - Overview: Acid Sphingomyelinase, Leukocytes
Investigation of possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A and B This test is not recommended for carrier detection because of the wide range of enzymatic activities observed in carriers and noncarriers.
EGWTP - Overview: Egg White Component Profile, Serum
Identifying egg white allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to...
FRDIG - Overview: Digoxin, Free, Serum
Evaluating recrudescent (breakthrough) digoxin toxicity in renal-failure patients Assessing the need for more antidigoxin Fab to be administered Deciding when to reintroduce digoxin therapy Monitoring patients with possible...
SSB - Overview: SS-B/La Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features or at-risk for connective tissue disease, especially Sjögren syndrome.
FBCQ - Overview: Benzodiazepine Confirmation, Urine
Benzodiazepine Confirmation, Urine
FBERY - Overview: Beryllium, Blood
Beryllium, Blood
FDLS - Overview: Donath Landsteiner
Donath Landsteiner
FCNAB - Overview: Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody
Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody
FCLCN - Overview: CLCN1 DNA Sequencing Test
CLCN1 DNA Sequencing Test
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?...