CARBI - Overview: Carbapenem Resistance Genes, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting and differentiating blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaOXA-48, and blaIMP gene sequences associated with carbapenem intermediate or resistant results Aiding in infection control in the detection of gastrointestinal colonization of...
HRTVC - Overview: Heartland Virus, RNA, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection caused by Heartland virus using spinal fluid specimens
HEX4 - Overview: Glucotetrasaccharides, Random, Urine
Diagnosing Pompe disease, when used in conjunction with acid alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity assays and molecular genetic analysis of the GAA gene Monitoring patients with Pompe disease on enzyme replacement therapy May support the...
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)...
MNB - Overview: Manganese, Blood
Evaluation of central nervous system symptoms, similar to Parkinson disease, in manganese (Mn) miners and processors Characterization of liver cirrhosis Therapeutic monitoring in treatment of cirrhosis, parenteral nutrition-related Mn...
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...
PMLR - Overview: PML::RARA Quantitative, PCR, Varies
Diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) Detection of residual or recurrent APL Monitoring the level of PML::RARA (promyelocytic leukemia/retinoic acid receptor alpha) in APL patients
IDENT - Overview: Organism Referred for Identification, Aerobic Bacteria
Identification of pure isolates of aerobic bacteria Differentiation of members of the Staphylococcus aureus complex (S aureus, Staphylococcus argenteus, Staphylococcus schweitzeri)
PKUSC - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Self-Collect, Blood Spot
Monitoring effectiveness of therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia in a patient-collected specimen This test is not sufficient for follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results or for establishing a diagnosis of a specific...
PSAU - Overview: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Ultrasensitive, Serum
As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men ages 50 years and older To aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer Monitoring disease after...
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.