MASF - Overview: Angiosarcoma, MYC (8q24) Amplification, FISH, Tissue
Identifying MYC amplification to aid in the differentiation of cutaneous angiosarcomas from atypical vascular lesions after radiotherapy
BGA - Overview: Beta-Galactosidase, Leukocytes
Aiding in the diagnosis of GM1 gangliosidosis, Morquio B disease, and galactosialidosis This test is not suitable for carrier detection.
ETV6F - Overview: ETV6 (12p13.2) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Detection of ETV6 rearrangements irrespective of the ETV6 fusion partner gene Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms including, but not limited to, mammary analogue secretory carcinoma, secretory carcinoma of the breast, and infantile...
EHBAP - Overview: Ehrlichia/Babesia Antibody Panel, Immunofluorescence, Serum
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, or Babesia microti Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations
GCTF - Overview: Germ Cell Tumor (GCT), Isochromosome 12p, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of germ cell tumors when used conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
FGF1F - Overview: FGFR1 (8p11.2) Amplification, FISH, Tissue
Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, breast, esophagus, thymus, and other locations
ROS1F - Overview: Lung Cancer, ROS1 (6q22) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) testing for ROS1 allows for the detection of most ROS1 rearrangements, therefore, is useful for identifying tumors that may be sensitive to directed therapy ROS1 FISH testing may also support the...
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
METF - Overview: MET (7q31), FISH, Tissue
Providing prognostic information and guiding treatment primarily for patients with lung, gastric, and colorectal tumors as well as other tumor types
PSPTG - Overview: Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Antibody, IgG, Serum
Detecting IgG antibodies against phosphatidylserine/prothrombin complex in patients with strong suspicion of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who are negative for the APS criteria laboratory tests (lupus anticoagulant, IgG and IgM...
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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