SCCTV - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis using vaginal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
LEGRP - Overview: Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Sensitive and rapid diagnosis of pneumonia caused by Legionella species The assay is not recommended as a test of cure because bacteria nucleic acids may persist after successful treatment.
JAKXM - Overview: JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being entertained; for use with bone marrow specimens
SCGCR - Overview: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Rectal
Detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae using rectal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
SCGCT - Overview: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Throat
Detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae using throat swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
SCGCV - Overview: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Self-Collect, Amplified RNA, Vaginal
Detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae using vaginal swabs collected by the patient in a healthcare setting This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
AN3TS - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Serum
Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
IFBA - Overview: Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody, Serum
Confirming the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
BCGRV - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent...
TCGRV - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using body fluid or tissue specimens
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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