LCAF - Overview: Lung Cancer, ALK (2p23) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma who may benefit from treatment with directed tyrosine kinase inhibitors
KCSF - Overview: Immunoglobulin Kappa Free Light Chain, Spinal Fluid
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating conditions Evaluating patients who present with a clinically isolated syndrome in which the patient reports symptoms (headaches, optic neuritis, fatigue, and many others, depending on...
SS18F - Overview: Synovial Sarcoma (SS), 18q11.2 (SS18 or SYT) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
GLIOF - Overview: 1p/19q Deletion in Gliomas, FISH, Tissue
Aids in diagnosing oligodendroglioma tumors and predicting the response of an oligodendroglioma to therapy May be useful in tumors with a complex "hybrid" morphology requiring differentiation from pure astrocytomas to support the presence...
ANISP - Overview: Anisakis, Parasite, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to the Anisakis parasite Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
ASPG - Overview: Aspergillus niger, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Aspergillus niger Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
ANSE - Overview: Anise, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Anise Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
ASPAR - Overview: Asparagus, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to asparagus Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
ANCH - Overview: Anchovy, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to anchovy Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
ACAR - Overview: Acarus siro, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Acarus siro (flour mites) Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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Infliximab Test Now Validated for Inflectra - Insights
Mayo Clinic has completed validation of its existing Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum test for the new biosimilar
Phlebotomy Techniques Module Now Available - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of its third Phlebotomy Module on “Phlebotomy Techniques.” This will be the third of a series of six modules to be released by the MCL Education team over time. The...