Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using spinal fluid specimens
PKLRZ - Overview: PKLR Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Aiding in the diagnosis of pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency Ascertaining a causative variant in the PKLR gene of patients with low or relatively low levels of erythrocytic PK enzymatic activity Ascertaining carrier status of family members...
CSFME - Overview: Meningitis/Encephalitis Pathogen Panel, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Rapid detection of meningitis and encephalitis caused by: -Escherichia coli K1 (K1 serotype only) -Haemophilus influenzae -Listeria monocytogenes -Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated strains only) -Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B...
SCOC - Overview: Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using serum specimens
CCOC - Overview: Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Diagnosing coccidioidomycosis using spinal fluid specimens
CARNS - Overview: Carnitine, Serum
Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and primary carnitine deficiency using serum specimens
TQ10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Total, Plasma
Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Monitoring patients receiving statin therapy Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative conditions,...
CARN - Overview: Carnitine, Plasma
Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and primary carnitine deficiency using plasma specimens
HD1 - Overview: House Dust Panel, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cockroach, Dermatophagoides farinea, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, and house dust/H-S lab Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible...
HPFH - Overview: Hemoglobin F Distribution, Blood
Distinguishing large deletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin from other conditions with increased percentage of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) Determining the distribution of Hb F within red blood cells
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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Infliximab Test Now Validated for Inflectra - Insights
Mayo Clinic has completed validation of its existing Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum test for the new biosimilar
Phlebotomy Techniques Module Now Available - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of its third Phlebotomy Module on “Phlebotomy Techniques.” This will be the third of a series of six modules to be released by the MCL Education team over time. The...