LSD6W - Overview: Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Six-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes
Diagnosis of the lysosomal storage disorders: Fabry (in male patients), Gaucher, Krabbe, mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (Niemann-Pick types A and B), and Pompe (glycogen storage disorder type II) This...
MMAP - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Plasma
Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
MMAU - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Urine
Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using urine specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
MMAS - Overview: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Serum
Evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia using serum specimens Evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
ELASF - Overview: Pancreatic Elastase, Feces
Diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in case of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis,...
RSVAB - Overview: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) In Situ Hybridization, Technical Component Only
Aids in the identification of respiratory syncytial viral infection
APHTS - Overview: Amphiphysin Antibody Titer Assay, Serum
Evaluating patients with recent onset of a subacute neurological disorder for which a paraneoplastic basis might be suspected, particularly if the patient has a previous history, risk factors, or family history of cancer, especially lung or...
APHTC - Overview: Amphiphysin Antibody Titer Assay, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with recent onset of a subacute neurological disorder for which a paraneoplastic basis might be suspected, particularly if the patient has a previous history, risk factors, or family history of cancer, especially lung or...
CALU - Overview: Calcium, 24 Hour, Urine
Evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk, and calculation of urinary supersaturation Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia
CACR3 - Overview: Calcium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Evaluation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate kidney stone risk Calculation of urinary supersaturation Evaluation of bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC)...
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some...
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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