2OHGP - Overview: 2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with 2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with...
CLADP - Overview: Congenital Lactic Acidosis Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical results suggestive of congenital lactic acidosis Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with congenital lactic acidosis Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with congenital...
Comprehensive evaluation of the GATA2 gene in patients with clinical or immunological symptoms suggestive of GATA-binding protein 2 (GATA2) deficiency Screening family members of patients with confirmed GATA2 deficiency
Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Aids in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18 if present Results of...
LYNCP - Overview: Lynch Syndrome Panel, Varies
Establishing a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome or constitutional mismatch repair deficiency allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, or EPCAM variants to allow for predictive...
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, or renal electrolyte imbalance Establishing a diagnosis for a variety of hereditary...
BRBPS - Overview: Broad Range Bacterial PCR and Sequencing, Varies
Detecting and identifying bacteria (including mycobacteria) from normally sterile sources, including synovial fluid; body fluids such as pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial fluids, cerebrospinal fluid; and both fresh and formalin-fixed...
ADMI - Overview: ADAMTS13 Interpretation
Technical interpretation of testing performed to assist in the diagnosis of congenital, immune, or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
ALB - Overview: Albumin, Serum
Assessing nutritional status
BHISI - Overview: Bone Histomorphometry, Consultant Interpretation, Slides Only
Identifying undetermined metabolic bone disease in submitted slide specimens Diagnosing renal osteodystrophy Diagnosing osteomalacia Diagnosing osteoporosis Diagnosing Paget disease Assessing the effects of therapy Identifying...
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....
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....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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....