GAES - Overview: Ganglioside Antibodies Evaluation, Serum
Supporting the diagnosis of an autoimmune neuropathy
LBCS - Overview: Labile Bound Copper, Serum
May be useful in the evaluation of copper-related disorders, including Wilson disease
Detection of genotypic resistance to pyrazinamide by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates
SGTF - Overview: MYB (6q23) Rearrangement FISH, Tissue
Assessing for MYB gene rearrangements in patients with primary salivary gland carcinoma to aid in confirming or excluding the diagnosis of primary salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinomas
MSTF - Overview: Myeloid Sarcoma, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of myeloid sarcoma when coordinated with a surgical pathology consultation
MCADZ - Overview: Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) Deficiency Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirmation of diagnosis of medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency (as a follow-up to biochemical analyses) Screening of at-risk carriers of MCAD deficiency when an affected relative has not had molecular testing Diagnosis...
Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease
Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy Diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease
NONCR - Overview: Neuro-Oncology Gene Panel, Rearrangements Only, Tumor
Identifying rearrangements that may support a diagnosis or help determine prognosis for patients with central nervous system tumors Identifying rearrangements within genes known to be associated with response or resistance to specific...
CTB - Overview: Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture, Varies
Detection and identification of Mycobacterium species, Nocardia species, and other aerobic actinomycetes
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?...