WNS - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Laboratory diagnosis of infection with West Nile virus using serum specimens
TXMGP - Overview: Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii IgG is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age. IgG antibodies in this age group usually are the...
GNPRS - Overview: Protein S Deficiency, PROS1 Gene, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating protein S deficiency in patients with a personal or family history suggestive of this hereditary thrombophilia Confirming a diagnosis of autosomal dominant protein S deficiency with the identification of a known or suspected...
EPPAN - Overview: Comprehensive Epilepsy With or Without Encephalopathy Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a diagnosis of an epilepsy or seizure disorder associated with known causal genes Identifying disease-causing variants within genes known to be associated with inherited epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing for predictive...
ALAD - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Whole Blood
Preferred confirmation test for the diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.
Determining the resistance of species of Nocardia and other aerobic actinomycetes to antimicrobial agents. This test is not useful for determining resistance of aerobic actinomycetes species of the following genera: Actinoallomurus,...
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...
ALUCR - Overview: Aluminum/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Monitoring aluminum exposure when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear when a 24-hour urine cannot be collected This test is not an acceptable substitute for serum aluminum measurements and is...
ALAUR - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid, Urine
Assisting in the differential diagnosis of the acute hepatic porphyrias
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...
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.