COSY - Overview: Cobalt, Synovial Fluid
Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear and local tissue destruction in failed hip arthroplasty constructs This test is not useful for assessment of nutritional status or potential cobalt toxicity.
T790M - Overview: Cell-Free DNA EGFR T790M Mutation Analysis, Blood
Determination of EGFR T790M mutation status in blood specimens as an alternative to invasive tissue biopsies Identification of patients with non-small cell lung cancer who harbor a T790M mutation and may benefit from specific EGFR-targeted...
CARTF - Overview: Carbamazepine Profile, Serum
Monitoring patients exhibiting symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity whose total serum carbamazepine concentration is within the therapeutic range, but who may be producing significant levels of the active metabolite epoxide Free...
CORTF - Overview: Cortisol, Free, Serum
Assessment of cortisol status in cases where there is known or a suspected abnormality in cortisol-binding proteins or albumin Assessment of adrenal function in the critically ill or stressed patient, thus preventing unnecessary use of...
CEE20 - Overview: CD20 Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD20 Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
CEE49 - Overview: CD49d Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD49d Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
CEE52 - Overview: CD52 Cell Expression Evaluation, Varies
Detecting cell-surface antigens on malignant cells that are potential therapeutic antibody targets, specifically CD52 Determining the eligibility of patients for monoclonal antibody therapies Monitoring response to the therapeutic...
CHF8P - Overview: Chromogenic Factor VIII Inhibitor Bethesda Profile, Plasma
Detecting the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII for patients on emicizumab (Hemlibra) Detecting the presence and titer of an inhibitor directed against factor VIII This test is not...
DSGAB - Overview: Desmoglein 1 (DSG1) and Desmoglein 3 (DSG3), IgG Antibodies, Serum
Preferred screening test for patients suspected to have an autoimmune blistering disorder of the skin or mucous membranes (pemphigus) Aiding in the diagnosis of pemphigus
DRPL - Overview: Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA) Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming the diagnosis of dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) for symptomatic patients Predictive testing for individuals with a family history of DRPLA and a documented expansion in the ATN1 gene in an affected family member
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?...