FAO - Overview: Fatty Acid Oxidation Probe Assay, Fibroblast Culture
In vitro confirmation of biochemical diagnoses of the following fatty acid oxidation disorders: -Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency -Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency -Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase...
Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy Diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease
NONCR - Overview: Neuro-Oncology Gene Panel, Rearrangements Only, Tumor
Identifying rearrangements that may support a diagnosis or help determine prognosis for patients with central nervous system tumors Identifying rearrangements within genes known to be associated with response or resistance to specific...
OXYWB - Overview: Oxysterols, Blood
Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type A, B, or C using whole blood specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick type C disease This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.
OXNP - Overview: Oxysterols, Plasma
Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C using plasma specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick type C disease This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.
MPNCM - Overview: Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, CALR with Reflex to MPL, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm when JAK2V617F testing result is negative
TSI - Overview: Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulin, Serum
Second-order testing for autoimmune thyroid disease, including: -Differential diagnosis of etiology of thyrotoxicosis in patients with ambiguous clinical signs or contraindicated (eg, pregnant or breast-feeding) or indeterminate thyroid...
PVLE - Overview: Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with rapidly progressive vision loss where a paraneoplastic cause for vision loss (retinopathy or optic neuritis with other findings [eg, retinitis] is suspected) Evaluating patients with small-cell carcinoma who...
PNBX - Overview: Peripheral Nerve Pathology Consultation
Evaluating diseases of the nerve and disorders that affect nerve function
RPR8 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 8, Central Midwest (IA, IL, MO), Serum
Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Central Midwest region including Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying...
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.