PRKAF - Overview: Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 19p13.1 (PRKACA) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Aid in the diagnosis of identifying PRKACA gene rearrangements of patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma
MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...
MUXF3 - Overview: MUXF3 (Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant), IgE, Serum
Evaluation for the presence of antibodies to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinates (CCD) Investigation of clinically unexpected positive IgE antibody testing in a wide variety of plant and invertebrate allergens
H2MT - Overview: HER2 Amplification, Miscellaneous Tumor, FISH, Tissue
Guiding cancer therapy, as patients with HER2 amplification may be candidates for therapies that target the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein (eg, trastuzumab [Herceptin], pertuzumab) Confirming the presence of HER2...
Identifying MDM2 amplification Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms, including, but not limited to, well-differentiated liposarcoma, atypical lipomatous tumor, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, parosteal osteosarcoma and central...
TLYM - Overview: T-Cell Lymphoma, FISH, Tissue
Detecting common, recurrent chromosome abnormalities in various T-cell lymphomas in paraffin-embedded tissue specimens at diagnosis Providing prognostic information in patients with documented systemic ALK-negative anaplastic large cell...
AHEP - Overview: Acute Viral Hepatitis Profile, Serum
Differential diagnosis of recent acute viral hepatitis
HCHLG - Overview: Hypercholesterolemia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), sitosterolemia, or other monogenic forms of inherited hypercholesterolemia Establishing a diagnosis of FH,...
QMPSS - Overview: Monoclonal Protein Study, Quantitative, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.
PHSP - Overview: Prenatal Hepatitis Evaluation, Serum
Screening pregnant women for chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C in primary care settings, with or without risk factors for hepatitis C Determining the level of infectivity of chronic hepatitis B in pregnant women This test is not useful...
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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