RBPG - Overview: Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining immune status to the rubella virus
VZPG - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Antibody, IgG, Serum
Determination of immune status of individuals to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) Documentation of previous infection with VZV in an individual without a previous record of immunization to VZV
DNSAG - Overview: Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of dengue virus infection
ROPG - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus
LNORO - Overview: Norovirus PCR, Molecular Detection, Feces
Diagnosing gastrointestinal disease (diarrhea or vomiting) caused by norovirus genogroups 1 and 2 This test should not be used as a test-of-cure.
PLFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid
Diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus species
HEXLA - Overview: Hexagonal Lupus Anticoagulant, Plasma
Confirming or excluding the presence of a lupus anticoagulant (LA), in conjunction with other appropriate coagulation tests Differentiating between deficiencies or inhibitors of specific coagulation factors and LA inhibitors Evaluating a...
IL28Q - Overview: Interleukin 28B (IL28B) Variant (rs12979860), Varies
Predicting responsiveness of genotype 1 hepatitis C viral infections to combined pegylated-interferon and ribavirin-based therapies
MMPGM - Overview: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of mumps virus infection Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to...
TOXGP - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgG, Serum
Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii This test is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age. In that age group, IgG antibodies usually are...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: November 9 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: The SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a multicenter randomized trial.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 11 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: The SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a multicenter randomized trial.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: April 12 - Insights
This Feature Includes: Latent pulmonary vascular disease may alter the response to therapeutic atrial shunt device in heart failure.
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Elected President of Clinical Immunology Society - Insights
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Clinical Immunology Society.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 25 - Insights
Today's Topic Features: Measurable residual disease does not preclude prolonged progression-free survival in CLL treated with ibrutinib.