SPIRO - Overview: Spirochete Immunostain, Technical Component Only
This test will identify spirochete organisms in cases of intestinal spirochetosis, as well as cases of syphilis caused by infection with the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
FER - Overview: Semen Analysis, Semen
Determining male fertility status
SPNC - Overview: Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Spinal Fluid
Rapid diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis
OTP - Overview: Orthopedia Homeobox Protein (OTP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Distinguishing lung carcinoid tumors from metastatic neuroendocrine tumors
PRCON - Overview: Protein, Total, Random, Urine
Measurement of total protein for the assessment of orthostatic proteinuria
PAX5 - Overview: PAX-5 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
UPHB - Overview: pH, Body Fluid
Indicating the presence of infections or fistulas Verifying the effectiveness of treatment to reduce stomach pH Diagnosing disease states characterized by abnormal stomach acidity This test is not appropriate for measurement of...
POU_F - Overview: Phosphorus, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Identifying the use of phosphate-containing laxatives contributing to osmotic diarrhea
BTB46 - Overview: ZBTB46 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of dendritic cells and classification of histiocytic disorders
WNVCI - Overview: West Nile CSF Interpretation
Interpretation of testing for a laboratory diagnosis of infection with West Nile virus using spinal fluid specimens Aids in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus
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.