ALCX - Overview: Ethanol, Chain of Custody, Blood
Detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication All testing is performed...
EBV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) In Situ Hybridization, Technical Component Only
Detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-encoded RNA in the diagnosis of EBV-associated conditions
ETGSR - Overview: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening for drug abuse involving alcohol
LEPDT - Overview: Leptospira, IgM, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of leptospirosis This test is not useful for establishing cure or response to therapy.
ICOSI - Overview: ICOS (CD278), Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of T-cell lymphomas
IGGI - Overview: IgG Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas and multiple myeloma
IGDI - Overview: IgD Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in the classification of lymphomas and multiple myeloma
IGG4I - Overview: IgG4 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of IgG4-positive plasma cells in the tissue of patients with systemic autoimmune or allergic manifestations
KAIHC - Overview: Kappa Light Chain Immunostain, Technical Component Only
A marker of clonality and B-cell lineage
KKBRP - Overview: Kingella kingae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Aiding in the diagnosis of Kingella kingae infection using whole blood specimens
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....
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....
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....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.