MPNML - Overview: MPL Exon 10 Sequencing, Reflex, Varies
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm when JAK2 V617F testing result is negative Evaluates for variants in MPL in an algorithmic process for MPNCM / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, CALR with...
BLWX - Overview: Walnut-Food Components, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected walnut-food allergy to one of 2 walnut-food components
GLIOF - Overview: 1p/19q Deletion in Gliomas, FISH, Tissue
Aids in diagnosing oligodendroglioma tumors and predicting the response of an oligodendroglioma to therapy May be useful in tumors with a complex "hybrid" morphology requiring differentiation from pure astrocytomas to support the presence...
SFZ - Overview: Sulfamethoxazole, Serum
Monitoring sulfamethoxazole therapy to ensure drug absorption, clearance, or compliance
PFKC - Overview: Phosphofructokinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia Evaluation of individuals with exercise intolerance or myopathy Genetic studies in families with phosphofructokinase deficiency
MESOF - Overview: Mesothelioma, CDKN2A FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of mesothelioma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
LPCBS - Overview: Lysophosphatidylcholines, LC MS/MS, Blood Spot
Second-tier newborn screen for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy This test is not intended for metabolic screening of symptomatic patients. This test is supplemental and not intended to replace state mandated newborn screening.
RETF - Overview: Lung Cancer, RET (10q11) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying RET gene rearrangements in patients with late-stage, lung adenocarcinomas that are negative for epidermal growth factor receptor mutations and anaplastic lymphoma kinase rearrangements Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)...
ASP - Overview: Aspergillus fumigatus, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Aspergillus fumigatus Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
BUCW - Overview: Buckwheat, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to buckwheat Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior...
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....
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....
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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....