NCDCC - Overview: Neurochondrin Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating neurochondrin-IgG by cell-binding assay using spinal fluid from patients presenting with cerebellar and brainstem syndrome
NCDCS - Overview: Neurochondrin Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Serum
Evaluating neurochondrin-IgG by cell-binding assay using serum from patients presenting with cerebellar and brainstem syndrome
MTXSG - Overview: Methotrexate Post Glucarpidase, Serum
Monitoring methotrexate concentrations post-glucarpidase therapy Documenting failure to respond that may be due to noncompliance Guiding dosage adjustments in patients with kidney failure
PBR - Overview: Phenobarbital, Serum
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration of phenobarbital Assessing compliance or toxicity
PNYF - Overview: Phenytoin, Free, Serum
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration of free phenytoin: free phenytoin level is the best indicator of adequate therapy in renal failure Assessing compliance and toxicity
RTSC - Overview: Reptilase Time, Plasma
Evaluation of a prolonged thrombin time (TT): It is mainly used to confirm or exclude the presence of heparin in the specimen or specimen type Evaluating hypofibrinogenemia or dysfibrinogenemia in conjunction with the TT and fibrinogen...
SP5TS - Overview: Septin-5 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum
Detecting septin-5 IgG in serum specimens Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
RNAUR - Overview: Sodium, Random, Urine
Assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, and dehydration
MEPHS - Overview: Mephobarbital and Phenobarbital, Serum
Monitoring of mephobarbital and phenobarbital therapy
HGCU - Overview: Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Detecting mercury toxicity using random urine specimens
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?...