JAKXB - Overview: JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens
KRASP - Overview: KRAS Somatic Mutation Analysis, Tumor
Detecting molecular markers associated with response or resistance to specific cancer
Aiding in the diagnosis of leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome type 1, primarily in patients younger than 18 years CD11a, CD11b, and CD18 phenotyping
BCGRV - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent...
SFEC - Overview: Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis Screening for iron deficiency as the cause of anemia Monitoring treatment for iron deficiency anemia This test should not be used as the primary test...
JAK2B - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using peripheral blood specimens
JAK2M - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using bone marrow specimens
Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
MLHPB - Overview: MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Blood
As an adjunct to positive hypermethylation in tumor to distinguish between somatic and germline hypermethylation As an adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite...
LCMSP - Overview: Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species in fecal and urine specimens to support the clinical diagnosis of microsporidiosis
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
Research Roundup highlights how senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Age-based versus young-adult thresholds for nephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy and prognostic implications for CKD....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights potential genetic modifiers of disease risk and age at onset in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration and GRN mutations....
From Pediatrics to Geriatrics [Pediatric Phlebotomy] - Insights
presentation from the live 2017 Phlebotomy Conference, will focus on the challenges associated with age-related collections, dealing specifically with both the pediatric and geriatric patient....
Week in Review: April 8 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: 5 reasons to consider becoming an organ donor, why so many women in middle age are on antidepressants, and should you get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster?...