2C19R - Overview: Cytochrome P450 2C19 Genotype, Varies
Identifying patients who may be at risk for altered metabolism of drugs that are modified by cytochrome P450 2C19 Predicting anticoagulation response to clopidogrel
FABRZ - Overview: Fabry Disease, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of a diagnosis of classic or variant Fabry disease in affected males with reduced alpha- galactosidase A enzyme activity Carrier or diagnostic testing for asymptomatic or symptomatic females, respectively
EFPO - Overview: Electrolyte and Osmolality Panel, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Diagnosis of factitious diarrhea (where patient adds water to stool to simulate diarrhea)
SS18F - Overview: Synovial Sarcoma (SS), 18q11.2 (SS18 or SYT) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
BRFKT - Overview: BRAF and KIT Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the BRAF and KIT genes that predict response to therapy
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection Quantification of HCV RNA in serum of patients with...
Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) in women who are pregnant Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection in women who are...
BRCAT - Overview: BRCA1/2 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes known to be associated with response to PARP inhibitors and sensitivity to platinum-based therapy This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having...
H2GE - Overview: HER2 Amplification Associated with Gastroesophageal Cancer, FISH, Tissue
A predictive marker for patients with both node-positive or node-negative primary and metastatic gastroesophageal cancer Guiding therapy for patients with primary or metastatic gastroesophageal tumors, as patients with HER2 amplification...
NGAML - Overview: MayoComplete Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 11-Gene Panel, Varies
Evaluation of acute myeloid leukemia using a focused 11-gene panel at the time of diagnosis, or possibly at the time of relapsed/refractory disease, to help guide classification and possible therapeutic approaches
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....
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....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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....