HYPTG - Overview: Hypertriglyceridemia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of hereditary forms of primary hypertriglyceridemia and related conditions.
MGLE - Overview: Myasthenia Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Evaluation, Serum
Confirming the autoimmune basis of a defect in neuromuscular transmission (eg, myasthenia gravis [MG], Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [LEMS]) Distinguishing LEMS from autoimmune forms of MG Providing a quantitative autoantibody...
UBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Random, Urine
Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus (BKV)-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using random urine specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients
BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.
IGA - Overview: Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Serum
Detection or monitoring of IgA monoclonal gammopathies and IgA-related immune deficiencies
RSMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, Random, Urine
Identifying monoclonal gammopathies using random urine specimens
SMPU - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Screen, 24 Hour, Urine
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
CRUZI - Overview: Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) Antibody Panel, Serum
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) using two different methods
HOLDF - Overview: Hematologic Disorders, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Hold, Varies
Processing the bone marrow or peripheral blood specimen but delaying fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis while preliminary morphologic assessment is in process
HSMP - Overview: Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Plasma
As a component to the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, using plasma specimens This test is not useful for the identification of carriers. This test should not be used as a monitoring tool for patients...
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.