LEU - Overview: Fecal Leukocytes, Feces
Suggesting the presence of pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, and amebiasis
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis and autoimmune epilepsy using serum specimens
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis and autoimmune epilepsy using spinal fluid specimens
LASF1 - Overview: Lactic Acid, Spinal Fluid
Aid in differentiating between bacterial and viral meningitis Aid in identifying increased anaerobic glycolysis or hypoxia associated with bacterial meningitis, cerebral infarction, cerebral arteriosclerosis, intracranial hemorrhage,...
Investigating pancreatic disorders, usually pancreatitis
JCV - Overview: JC Virus Detection by In Situ Hybridization
Confirming a clinical and histopathologic diagnosis of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
PBOU - Overview: Lead Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Detecting clinically significant lead exposure due to occupational exposure in random urine specimens This test is not a substitute for blood lead screening.
Determining iodine overload using serum specimens Monitoring iodine levels in individuals taking iodine-containing drugs
LITH - Overview: Lithium, Serum
Monitoring therapy of patients with bipolar disorders, including recurrent episodes of mania and depression Evaluating lithium toxicity
MEX - Overview: Mexiletine, Serum
Assessing achievement of optimal therapeutic mexiletine concentrations Assessing potential mexiletine toxicity
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
Research Roundup highlights how senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Age-based versus young-adult thresholds for nephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy and prognostic implications for CKD....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights potential genetic modifiers of disease risk and age at onset in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration and GRN mutations....
From Pediatrics to Geriatrics [Pediatric Phlebotomy] - Insights
presentation from the live 2017 Phlebotomy Conference, will focus on the challenges associated with age-related collections, dealing specifically with both the pediatric and geriatric patient....
Week in Review: April 8 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: 5 reasons to consider becoming an organ donor, why so many women in middle age are on antidepressants, and should you get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster?...