BORDG - Overview: Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of recent infection with Bordetella pertussis in patients with symptoms consistent with whooping cough for 2 or more weeks This test should not be used in neonates, young infants or in children between the ages of 4 to 7 years as...
DCP - Overview: Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, Serum
Risk assessment of patients with chronic liver disease for development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) Aiding in the monitoring of HCC patients post therapy if the des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin level was elevated prior to therapy
Identifying class I and II human leukocyte antigens (HLA) for potential disease associations or markers for drug hypersensitivity
Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer Aids in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear results Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18 if present Results of...
WAGDR - Overview: Alpha Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Blood
Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia This test is not useful for diagnosis or confirmation of beta-thalassemia or hemoglobinopathies.
STPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Screen, Varies
Screening for cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) when screening women over the age of 30 for possible cervical neoplasia Detection of high-risk HPV genotypes...
DTPCO - Overview: ThinPrep with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test-Diagnostic, Varies
Detection and diagnosis of cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions and the presence or absence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) in women over age 30 at risk for cervical neoplasia Detecting high-risk HPV genotypes...
MMPP - Overview: Mitochondrial Metabolites, Plasma
Monitoring patients with mitochondrial disorders, organic acidurias, and ketone body disorders
HGH - Overview: Growth Hormone, Serum
Diagnosis of acromegaly and assessment of treatment efficacy when interpreted in conjunction with results from glucose suppression test Diagnosis of human growth hormone deficiency when interpreted in conjunction with results from growth...
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...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: November 9 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: The SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a multicenter randomized trial.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 11 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: The SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a multicenter randomized trial.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: April 12 - Insights
This Feature Includes: Latent pulmonary vascular disease may alter the response to therapeutic atrial shunt device in heart failure.
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Elected President of Clinical Immunology Society - Insights
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Clinical Immunology Society.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 25 - Insights
Today's Topic Features: Measurable residual disease does not preclude prolonged progression-free survival in CLL treated with ibrutinib.