DMITO - Overview: Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Heteroplasmy, ddPCR, Varies
Assessing the heteroplasmy level of previously detected large mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletions. Screening family members for previously detected large mtDNA deletions. This test is not recommended for first tier diagnostic testing...
F822P - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 22 Inversion Mutation Analysis, Prenatal
Prenatal testing for hemophilia A when a F8 intron 22 inversion has been identified in a family member
ADAMS - Overview: ADAMTS13 Activity Assay, Plasma
Assisting with the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
BUPMX - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance of buprenorphine therapy Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the...
CYCL - Overview: Cyclospora Stain, Feces
Identifying Cyclospora cayetanensis as a cause of infectious gastroenteritis
CMVG - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining whether a patient (especially transplant recipients and organ and blood donors) has had a recent infection or previous exposure to cytomegalovirus
EEEP - Overview: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis using serum specimens
FMB - Overview: Fetomaternal Bleed, Flow Cytometry, Blood
Determining the volume of fetal-to-maternal hemorrhage for the purposes of recommending an increased dose of the Rh immune globulin
OAUS - Overview: Organic Acids Screen, Urine Spot
Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism using dried urine specimens
STLP - Overview: St. Louis Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of St. Louis encephalitis using serum specimens
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....