NUT1F - Overview: NUTM1 (15q14) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying NUTM1 gene rearrangements in patients with nuclear protein in testis midline carcinoma to aid in confirming or excluding the diagnosis
VZVPV - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid (qualitative) detection of varicella-zoster virus DNA in clinical specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
ADMA - Overview: Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Plasma
Assessing the likelihood of future coronary events in patients with coronary heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, or kidney disease Prompting intervention and assessing improvements among subjects with elevated ADMA and...
HBELI - Overview: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Interpretation
Interpretation for the results of hemoglobin electrophoresis Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (no reflex to FISH testing)
HAEVI - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Interpretation
Interpretation of the results for the evaluation of hemolytic anemia Evaluation of lifelong or inherited hemolytic anemias, including red cell membrane disorders, unstable or abnormal hemoglobin variants, and red cell enzyme disorders
EHRCP - Overview: Ehrlichia Antibody Panel, Serum
An adjunct in the diagnosis of infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum or Ehrlichia chaffeensis Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations
PAS8 - Overview: Pediatric Allergy Screen >8 Years, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pediatric allergy screen Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
PAS38 - Overview: Pediatric Allergy Screen 3 to 8 Years, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pediatric allergy screen Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
P5NT - Overview: Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, Blood
Evaluation of marked basophilic stippling Evaluation of hemolytic anemia
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC)...
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some...
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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