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
LBCS - Overview: Labile Bound Copper, Serum
May be useful in the evaluation of copper-related disorders, including Wilson disease
INHB - Overview: Inhibin B, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to overexpress inhibin B As an adjunct to...
ROGM - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Diagnosing measles virus infection Determination of immune status of individuals to the measles virus using IgG antibody testing Documentation of previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of...
NSE - Overview: Neuron-Specific Enolase, Serum
A follow-up marker in patients with neuron-specific enolase-secreting tumors of any type An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of carcinoids, islet cell tumors, and...
PEE - Overview: Porphyrins Evaluation, Whole Blood
Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria and X-linked dominant protoporphyria
PVLE - Overview: Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with rapidly progressive vision loss where a paraneoplastic cause for vision loss (retinopathy or optic neuritis with other findings [eg, retinitis] is suspected) Evaluating patients with small-cell carcinoma who...
ACLIP - Overview: Phospholipid (Cardiolipin) Antibodies, IgA, Serum
May be of diagnostic significance for patients at risk for antiphospholipid syndrome or systemic lupus erythematosus who test negative for criterial antiphospholipid antibodies
17OHP - Overview: 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Serum
As an ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out Confirming a diagnosis of 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase...
HV1CM - Overview: HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Screen for Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum
Screening cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens for HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HIV infection This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor...
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)...
Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 12 - Insights
known. We performed laser microdissection (LCM) of glomeruli followed by mass spectrometry (MS) in 12 cases each of DDD, C3GN, and pretransplant kidney control biopsies....
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
The concept of at-home testing 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 areas,...
Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 12 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights a mechanism for preventing asymmetric histone segregation onto replicating DNA strands.
Transfusion Toons: A1 vs. A2 - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...