PCDES - Overview: Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating children with autoimmune central nervous system disorders using serum specimens
PCDEC - Overview: Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating children with autoimmune central nervous system disorders using spinal fluid specimens
CSFME - Overview: Meningitis/Encephalitis Pathogen Panel, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Rapid detection of meningitis and encephalitis caused by: -Escherichia coli K1 (K1 serotype only) -Haemophilus influenzae -Listeria monocytogenes -Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated strains only) -Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B...
CIB - Overview: Cutaneous Direct Immunofluorescence Assay, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid, cicatricial pemphigoid, pemphigoid gestationis and other variants of pemphigoid, all types of pemphigus, including paraneoplastic pemphigus (paraneoplastic multiorgan syndrome), dermatitis...
CCFR - Overview: Cortisol/Cortisone, Free, Random, Urine
Investigating suspected Cushing syndrome (hypercortisolism), when a 24-hour collection is prohibitive (ie, pediatric patients). Assisting in diagnosing acquired or inherited abnormalities of 11-beta-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (cortisol...
GALTP - Overview: Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase Biochemical Phenotyping, Erythrocytes
Determining the biochemical phenotype for galactosemia when enzymatic and molecular results are incongruent
Second-tier testing of newborns with an abnormal primary screening result for mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II, decreased iduronate-2-sulfatase) Follow-up testing for evaluation of an abnormal newborn screening result for MPS II This...
PTH2 - Overview: Parathyroid Hormone, Serum
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia Diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism Diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism Monitoring kidney failure patients for possible renal osteodystrophy
PLAFL - Overview: Platelet Surface Glycoprotein by Flow Cytometry, Blood
Identification of markedly decreased CD41 (GPIIb) and CD61 (GPIIIa) expression levels, which are diagnostic for Glanzmann thrombasthenia Identification of markedly decreased CD42a (GPIX) and CD42b (GPIb-alpha) expression levels, which are...
RPR14 - Overview: Respiratory Profile, Region 14, Central California, Serum
Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in Central California Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic...
Activity Metrics Dashboard - Insights
We are excited to share that the Activity Metrics Dashboard is now live on mayocliniclabs.com. We heard your feedback and created these reports to provide a more integrated, intuitive and customized experience...
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Activity Metrics Quick Reference Guide 800-533-1710 mayocliniclabs.com Effective Date: 9/26/2024 Log in to Activity Metrics 1. On MayoClinicLabs.com, at top right, click My Dashboard. 2. Enter...
Active Learning: Connecting Teachers and Learners - Insights
Specialist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, discusses how to use active learning to better connect teachers and learners....
Disaccharidase Activity Panel [Test in Focus] - Insights
Pua Hopson, D.O., discusses Mayo Clinic Labs’ new disaccharidase activity panel, which measures levels of five digestive enzymes to identify deficiencies that cause carbohydrate maldigestion and can lead...disease or inflammatory bowel...