FUCW - Overview: Alpha-Fucosidase, Leukocytes
Detection of fucosidosis This test is not useful for establishing carrier status for fucosidosis.
ALU - Overview: Aluminum, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring aluminum exposure Preferred matrix for assessment of exposure in patients with normal kidney function since rapidly filtered by kidneys Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not an acceptable substitute for...
ALBR - Overview: Albumin, Random, Urine
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
AMBF - Overview: Amylase, Body Fluid
Evaluation of patients with a pathological accumulation of fluid to determine whether pancreatic inflammation, pancreatic fistula, or esophageal rupture may be contributing Aiding in the diagnosis of pancreatitis
ACTH - Overview: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Plasma
Determining the cause of hypercortisolism and hypocortisolism
ACMFS - Overview: Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody, Flow Cytometry Assay, Serum
Diagnosis for autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders. This test is a...
AN3TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody Type 3 (ANNA-3) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for primary lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from cerebrospinal fluid specimens
AN1TC - Overview: Antineuronal Nuclear Antibody-Type 1 (ANNA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Diagnosis of paraneoplastic autoimmune neuropathies, encephalomyeloradiculopathies, related neurologic disorders, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction/dysmotility associated with small-cell lung carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from...
Susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates growing in pure culture.
APOLB - Overview: Apolipoprotein B, Serum
Assessment of cardiovascular risk Follow-up studies in individuals with basic lipid measures inconsistent with risk factors or clinical presentation Definitive studies of cardiac risk factors in individuals with significant family...
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?...