HBELI - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Interpretation
Interpretation for the results of hemoglobin electrophoresis Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
PALD - Overview: Aldosterone, Plasma
Investigation of primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
AMYPI - Overview: Amyloid P (SAP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of amyloid deposits in tissue
TSH - Overview: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Beta Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Part of a panel of immunostains used in the classification of pituitary adenomas
CDCOM - Overview: Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade, Serum and Whole Blood
Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family history, previous diagnosis with associated...
GNMTC - Overview: Macro/Microthrombocytopenia Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating hereditary macro- or microthrombocytopenia disorders in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary macro- or microthrombocytopenia disorder Diagnosing hereditary macro- or microthrombocytopenia...
GNBLF - Overview: Bleeding Disorders, Focused Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating hereditary bleeding in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary bleeding disorder and initial laboratory testing results are suggestive for factors VII, VIII, IX, or XI deficiency, or a von Willebrand...
ALDNA - Overview: Aldosterone with Sodium, 24 Hour, Urine
Investigating primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary aldosteronism (eg, renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter...
Distinguishing between hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic liver disease Monitoring individuals with hepatic cirrhosis from any etiology for progression to hepatocellular carcinoma Surveillance for development of hepatocellular...
ARSBW - Overview: Arylsulfatase B, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome) in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.