LOINC Codes - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
LOINC® Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC®) is clinical terminology that is important for laboratory test orders and results, and is one of a suite of designated standards for use in U.S. Federal Government...
CYCL - Overview: Cyclospora Stain, Feces
Identifying Cyclospora cayetanensis as a cause of infectious gastroenteritis
ALGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal), IgE, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products (eg, gelatin) This test is not useful in patients previously treated with...
C9ORF - Overview: C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of c9FTD/ALS, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of c9FTD/ALS and a documented expansion...
GMCSF - Overview: Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other...
APGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal) Mammalian Meat Allergy Profile, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products, such as gelatin, via allergen profile testing This test is not useful in patients...
CRYPS - Overview: Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces
Establishing the diagnosis of intestinal cryptosporidiosis
PC2TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens
PC2TS - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 2 (PCA-2) Titer, Serum
Evaluating patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology and have risk factors for lung cancer Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
TDP - Overview: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Whole Blood
Assessment of thiamine deficiency Measuring thiamine levels in patients with behavioral changes, eye signs, gait disturbances, delirium, and encephalopathy; or in patients with questionable nutritional status, especially those who appear...
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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Infliximab Test Now Validated for Inflectra - Insights
Mayo Clinic has completed validation of its existing Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum test for the new biosimilar
Phlebotomy Techniques Module Now Available - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of its third Phlebotomy Module on “Phlebotomy Techniques.” This will be the third of a series of six modules to be released by the MCL Education team over time. The...