CASHX - Overview: Cashew Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluation of patients with suspected cashew allergy to component Ana o 3
HBVQN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum
Detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum of patients with chronic HBV infection (ie, hepatitis B surface antigen-positive) Monitoring disease progression in chronic HBV infection Monitoring response to anti-HBV...
GAES - Overview: Ganglioside Antibodies Evaluation, Serum
Supporting the diagnosis of an autoimmune neuropathy
I2SB - Overview: Iduronate-2-Sulfatase, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II; Hunter syndrome) This test is not useful for determining carrier status for MPS II.
Detection of genotypic resistance to pyrazinamide by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates
UBA1Q - Overview: UBA1 Mutation Quantitative Detection, VEXAS syndrome, Droplet Digital PCR, Varies
Identification of pathogenic variant(s) in the UBA1 gene in patients presenting with symptoms concerning for or consistent with VEXAS syndrome
ROS1F - Overview: Lung Cancer, ROS1 (6q22) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) testing for ROS1 allows for the detection of most ROS1 rearrangements, therefore, is useful for identifying tumors that may be sensitive to directed therapy ROS1 FISH testing may also support the...
TP53 - Overview: TP53 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Assisting in the clinical management of patients with cancer This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having an inherited or germline TP53 cancer syndrome (eg, Li Fraumeni syndrome).
AMOBS - Overview: Amobarbital, Serum
Monitoring amobarbital therapy
HAEV1 - Overview: Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
Evaluation of lifelong or inherited hemolytic anemias, including red blood cell membrane disorders, unstable or abnormal hemoglobin variants, and red blood cell enzyme disorders This evaluation is not suitable for acquired causes of...
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.