Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with FTD and/or ALS, allowing for predictive testing of...
NONCP - Overview: Neuro-Oncology Expanded Gene Panel with Rearrangement, Tumor
Identifying mutations and rearrangements that may support a diagnosis or help determine prognosis for patients with CNS tumors Identifying specific mutations and rearrangements within genes known to be associated with response or...
PWAS - Overview: Prader-Willi/Angelman Syndrome, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis in patients suspected of having either Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) or Angelman syndrome (AS) based on clinical assessment or previous laboratory analysis Prenatal diagnosis in families at risk for PWS or AS
GLICP - Overview: CD8 T-Cell Immune Competence Panel, Global, Whole Blood
Determining over immunosuppression within the CD8 T-cell compartment, when used on transplant recipients and patients with autoimmune disorders receiving therapy with immunosuppressant agents
GNANT - Overview: Antithrombin Deficiency, SERPINC1 Gene, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating antithrombin AT deficiency in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of this hereditary thrombophilia Confirming an AT deficiency diagnosis with the identification of a known or suspected disease-causing...
PMCAG - Overview: Postmortem Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmia Gene Panel, Tissue
Providing a comprehensive postmortem genetic evaluation in the setting of a sudden death attributed to cardiomyopathy or suspicious for cardiac arrhythmia or with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of...
PSYQP - Overview: Psychotropic Pharmacogenomics Gene Panel, Varies
Individualizing selection and dosage of medications prescribed for treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders based on genetic variation Identifying genetic variation in genes known to be associated with response and/or risk...
AGDD - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Varies
Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.
QMPSS - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Study, Quantitative, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.
EEST - Overview: Estradiol, Serum
All applications that require moderately sensitive measurement of estradiol: -Evaluation of hypogonadism and oligo-amenorrhea in females -Assessing ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols (eg, in...
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....
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.