TGLBF - Overview: Triglycerides, Body Fluid
Distinguishing between chylous and nonchylous effusions Measurement of triglycerides in body fluids as a surrogate for chylomicrons
F822B - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 22 Inversion Known Mutation, Whole Blood
First-tier molecular testing for male patients affected with severe hemophilia A, when a familial intron 22 inversion has been previously identified Determining hemophilia A carrier status for at-risk female patients, ie, individuals with...
QHV6C - Overview: Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Spinal Fluid
As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using cerebrospinal fluid specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
GALMP - Overview: Galactosemia, GALT Gene, Variant Panel, Varies
Second-tier test for confirming a diagnosis of galactosemia as indicated by enzymatic testing or newborn screening Carrier testing family members of an affected individual of known genotype (has variants included in the panel) Resolution...
NGHIS - Overview: MayoComplete Histiocytic Neoplasms, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Aiding in establishing diagnosis, refining prognosis, and potentially identifying targeted therapies for the optimal management of patients with histiocytic neoplasms
NGTCL - Overview: MayoComplete T-Cell Lymphoma, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Aiding in establishing diagnosis, refining prognosis, and potentially identifying targeted therapies for the optimal management of patients with T-cell lymphomas
PSY - Overview: Psychosine, Blood Spot
Aids in the biochemical detection of Krabbe disease and saposin A cofactor deficiency Second-tier testing or follow up testing after an abnormal newborn screening result in an infant for Krabbe disease This test is not capable of...
25HDN - Overview: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3, Serum
Diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency Differential diagnosis of causes of rickets and osteomalacia Monitoring vitamin D replacement therapy Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D
HFET - Overview: Hereditary Hemochromatosis, HFE Variant Analysis, Varies
Establishing or confirming the clinical diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) in adults Testing of individuals with increased serum transferrin-iron saturation and ferritin Predictive testing of individuals who have a family...
ACARP - Overview: Acanthamoeba species Molecular Detection, PCR, Ocular
Aids in the diagnosis of amebic keratitis in conjunction with clinical findings
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.