EPC2 - Overview: Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy with incomplete seizure control and duration of fewer than 2 years using spinal fluid specimens Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy plus 1 or more of the following...
TRK - Overview: Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase (TRK) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Helpful in the screening for neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) rearranged tumors
VIM - Overview: Vimentin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of cells of mesenchymal origin in normal and neoplastic tissues
ADV - Overview: Adenovirus Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of adenovirus infection
NMRLP - Overview: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile, Serum
Assessment and management of a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Identifying residual risk that may be present in some patients on cholesterol targeting treatment
EPS2 - Overview: Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy with incomplete seizure control and duration of less than 2 years, using serum specimens Investigating new onset cryptogenic epilepsy plus 1 or more of the following accompaniments: -Psychiatric...
Diagnosing infections due to Mycoplasma (Mycoplasmoides) pneumoniae Assessing macrolide susceptibility
GNVWD - Overview: von Willebrand Disease, VWF and GP1BA Genes, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating von Willebrand disease and platelet-type von Willebrand disease in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of von Willebrand disease Confirming von Willebrand disease or platelet-type von Willebrand disease...
PBORB - Overview: Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Simultaneous detection of influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus in upper or lower respiratory tract specimens from individuals with flu-like illnesses
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....
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.