CRPCR - Overview: Carbapenem Resistance Genes, Molecular Detection, PCR, Rectal Swab
Detecting and differentiating the blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaOXA-48, and blaIMP gene sequences associated with carbapenem intermediate or resistant results Aiding in infection control in the detection of gastrointestinal colonization of...
F_2 - Overview: Coagulation Factor II Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing a congenital deficiency (rare) of coagulation factor II Evaluating acquired deficiencies associated with liver disease or vitamin K deficiency, oral anticoagulant therapy, and antibody-induced deficiencies (eg, in association...
PIK3B - Overview: Cell-Free DNA PIK3CA Test, Blood
Identification of hormone receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer tumors that may be eligible for treatment with targeted kinase inhibitor therapy (eg, alpelisib).
CRMWC - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5-IgG, Western Blot, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of cases of chorea, vision loss, cranial neuropathy and myelopathy
Aids in the diagnosis of epithelioid hemangioendotheliomas
CLZ - Overview: Clozapine, Serum
Monitoring patient compliance of clozapine treatment An aid to achieving desired serum levels
COM - Overview: Complement, Total, Serum
Detection of individuals with an ongoing immune process First-tier screening test for congenital complement deficiencies
CRSY - Overview: Chromium, Synovial Fluid
Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of potential chromium toxicity.
CALCI - Overview: Calcitonin (CALCI) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aids in the identification of C cells of thyroid, medullary thyroid carcinomas, many atypical laryngeal carcinoids, and other neuroendocrine tumors
CALD - Overview: Caldesmon Immunostain, Technical Component Only
As a marker of smooth muscle differentiation
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?...