Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
PKUBS - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Blood Spot
Monitoring effectiveness of therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia This test is not sufficient for follow-up for abnormal newborn screening results or for establishing a diagnosis of a specific cause of hyperphenylalaninemia
MAMMX - Overview: 6-Monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium
Detecting in utero heroin exposure up to 5 months before birth Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen...
Detection of RUNX1-RUNX1T1 gene fusion in acute myeloid leukemia patients at the time of diagnosis Minimal residual disease monitoring during the clinical and therapeutic course of these patients
AMPHM - Overview: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Confirmation, Meconium
Detecting in utero exposure to amphetamine-type stimulants up to 5 months before birth
CITRA - Overview: Citrate Excretion, Random, Urine
Diagnosing risk factors for patients with calcium kidney stones using random urine specimens Monitoring results of therapy in patients with calcium stones or renal tubular acidosis
TULI - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, Technical Interpretation, Serum
Interpretation to aid in the diagnosis of tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis
LACO - Overview: Lacosamide, Serum
Monitoring serum concentrations of lacosamide to ensure compliance and appropriate dosing in specific clinical conditions (ie, severe kidney impairment, mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment, and kidney failure)
ITCON - Overview: Itraconazole, Serum
Verifying systemic absorption of orally administered itraconazole Patients with life-threatening fungal infections Patients considered at risk for poor absorption or rapid clearance of itraconazole
SIIRO - Overview: Sirolimus, Whole Blood
Monitoring whole blood sirolimus concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing...
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....