PA - Overview: Procainamide and N-Acetylprocainamide, Serum
Monitoring therapy with procainamide Assessing compliance Evaluating procainamide toxicity
PGKC - Overview: Phosphoglycerate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia, especially if X-linked inheritance pattern. Evaluation of individuals with myopathic or neurologic symptoms
SUBIF - Overview: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Subtypes Immunofluorescence, Tissue
Determining the subclass of IgG antibody found in renal immunofluorescent panel and determining if the deposits are monoclonal or monotypic
SP7TC - Overview: Septin-7 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Spinal Fluid
Detecting septin-7 IgG in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens Reporting an end titer result from CSF specimens
CMMPP - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Plasma
Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using plasma specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12
CMMPS - Overview: Cobalamin, Methionine, and Methylmalonic Acid Pathways, Serum
Screening and monitoring patients suspected of or confirmed with an inherited disorder of methionine, cobalamin, or propionate metabolism using serum specimens Evaluating individuals with suspected deficiency of vitamin B12
WESPR - Overview: Panel to Whole Exome Sequencing Reflex Test, Varies
Serving as a second-tier test for patients in whom previous genetic testing was negative or inconclusive Identifying causative variants in genes that were not included on panel testing which can allow for: -Better understanding of the...
CRHEP - Overview: Chronic Viral Hepatitis (Unknown Type), Serum
Diagnosis and evaluation of patients with symptoms of hepatitis lasting more than 6 months Distinguishing between chronic hepatitis B and C
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of other Chlamydia species.
MUPAN - Overview: Comprehensive Neuromuscular Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with a neuromuscular disorder Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with neuromuscular disorders allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
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?...