ANAP - Overview: Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis) Antibody, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis) Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations
ACT - Overview: Actinomyces Culture, Varies
Diagnosing anaerobic Actinomyces involved in infections
CA19 - Overview: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Serum
As a potential adjunct for diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic cancer Potentially differentiating patients with cholangiocarcinoma and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) from those with PSC alone
COUO - Overview: Cobalt Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Screening for occupational exposure to cobalt
F8IS - Overview: Coagulation Factor VIII Inhibitor Screen, Plasma
Detecting the presence of a specific factor inhibitor directed against coagulation factor VIII
ULFAT - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Urine
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii This test should not be used as a test of cure.
CL_F - Overview: Chloride, Feces
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea Evaluation of suspected chloridorrhea
ANCA2 - Overview: Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Panel, Serum
Measurement of antineutrophil cytoplastic antibodies as a part of a profile to aid in distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and...
CHOU - Overview: Carbohydrate, Urine
Screening for conditions associated with increased excretion of fructose, galactose, and xylose This test is not recommended as a follow up test for abnormal newborn screening for galactosemia.
CHIKM - Overview: Chikungunya IgM, Antibody, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of recent infection with Chikungunya virus detecting IgM antibodies in patients with recent travel to endemic areas and a compatible clinical syndrome
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.