MYCON - Overview: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody Interpretation
Interpretation for Mycoplasma pneumoniae screening results
TPI1 - Overview: Triosephosphate Isomerase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluating individuals with chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluating individuals with early onset neurologic impairment Genetic counseling for families with triosephosphate isomerase deficiency
TAPEN - Overview: Tapentadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing tapentadol Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of tapentadol This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
TPSF - Overview: Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid
Detecting disruptions of the blood-brain barrier or intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulins
TRCNG - Overview: Trichinella Antibody, IgG, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of trichinosis
ACMA - Overview: Acetaminophen, Serum
Monitoring toxicity in overdose cases
QUIN - Overview: Quinidine, Serum
Assessing and adjusting quinidine dosage for optimal therapeutic level Assessing quinidine toxicity
HEXP - Overview: Iohexol, Plasma
Determining glomerular filtration rate in plasma specimens
VDSF - Overview: VDRL, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of neurosyphilis
TRYPU - Overview: Tryptophan, Random, Urine
Aiding in the screening and monitoring of Hartnup disease
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.