FGHRH - Overview: Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
FIN1A - Overview: Interleukin 1-Alpha
Interleukin 1-Alpha
FKEMS - Overview: Ketamine and Metabolite Screen, Plasma
Ketamine and Metabolite Screen, Plasma
FPD5C - Overview: Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (CSF)
Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (CSF)
AIAES - Overview: Axonal Neuropathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Evaluation of patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with known risk factors for cancer Directing a focused search for cancer Investigating neurological symptoms that appear...
ATPCO - Overview: Anal ThinPrep Cytology with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Co-Test, Varies
Detection of malignant and premalignant changes Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of anal cancer Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and HPV-18, if present May aid in triaging men...
BAP1Z - Overview: BAP1-Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, BAP1 Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of BAP1-tumor predisposition syndrome (BAP1-TPDS) Establishing a diagnosis of BAP1-TPDS allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying...
DHES1 - Overview: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Serum
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (in conjunction with measurements of other sex steroids) An adjunct in the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of premature adrenarche
CMAP - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Prenatal, Amniotic Fluid/Chorionic Villus Sampling
Prenatal diagnosis of copy number changes (gains or losses) across the entire genome Determining the size, precise breakpoints, gene content, and any unappreciated complexity of abnormalities detected by other methods, such as conventional...
CAH21 - Overview: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Profile for 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Serum
Preferred screening test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency Part of a battery of tests to evaluate women with hirsutism or infertility, which can result from adult-onset CAH
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...