PIK3B - Overview: Cell-Free DNA PIK3CA Test, Blood
Identification of hormone receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer tumors that may be eligible for treatment with targeted kinase inhibitor therapy (eg, alpelisib).
ULFA - Overview: Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Random, Urine
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii This test should not be used as a test of cure. This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
THCG - Overview: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Quantitative, Pregnancy, Serum
Early detection of pregnancy Investigation of suspected ectopic pregnancy or other pregnancy-related complications Monitoring in vitro fertilization patients This test is not useful for detecting or monitoring tumors or gestational...
HMGA - Overview: High Mobility Group A2 (HMGA2) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of abnormal expression of the high mobility group protein, HMGA2
LGBWB - Overview: Globotriaosylsphingosine, Blood
Screening of patients with Fabry disease when a serum specimen is not available This test should not be used for newborn screening followup.
HCQ - Overview: Hydroxychloroquine, Serum
Monitoring serum hydroxychloroquine concentrations, assessing compliance, and adjusting dosage in patients
FENR - Overview: Fentanyl Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Screening for drug abuse or use involving fentanyl and confirmation of fentanyl if present in the screen
UE3 - Overview: Estriol, Unconjugated, Serum
As an adjunct biomarker in the prenatal diagnosis of disorders of fetal steroid metabolism, including Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (1,2) and X-linked ichthyosis (placental sulfatase deficiency disorders) Evaluating primary or secondary fetal...
KRT34 - Overview: Keratin (34BE12) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of cells expressing high-molecular-weight cytokeratin
MT - Overview: Metallothionein Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Supporting the diagnosis of Wilson disease
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....
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....
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.