MHRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, lower respiratory sources, pleural/chest fluid, pericardial fluid, and wound specimens This test is not intended for...
PMND1 - Overview: Primary Membranous Nephropathy Diagnostic Cascade, Serum
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy using an algorithmic approach Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy at very low antibody titers Screening for anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibodies
2425D - Overview: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D:24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Ratio, Serum
As a screening test for inactivating CYP24A1 variants in patients with symptoms, signs, or biochemical findings of parathyroid hormone-independent hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria
URRP - Overview: Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from genitourinary, reproductive, bone, spine, joint, and lower respiratory sources This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
AATTA - Overview: Antithrombin Summary Interpretation
Diagnosis of antithrombin deficiency, acquired or congenital Monitoring treatment of antithrombin deficiency disorders, including infusion of antithrombin therapeutic concentrate
GUSBB - Overview: Beta-Glucuronidase, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome) This test is not useful for determining carrier status for MPS VII.
Aids in monitoring a previously confirmed diagnosis of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
DENGC - Overview: Dengue Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection caused by dengue virus
SFIG - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions
TPBF - Overview: Protein, Total, Body Fluid
Identification of exudative pleural effusions Differentiating hepatic from other causes of ascites that have elevated serum ascites albumin gradient using peritoneal fluid
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....