MCMLN - Overview: MayoComplete Melanoma Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Determining if patients will respond to targeted therapy Assessing microsatellite instability for immunotherapy decisions
MDSDF - Overview: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Diagnostic FISH, Varies
Detecting a neoplastic clone associated with the common chromosome abnormalities seen in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or other myeloid malignancies using a laboratory-designated probe set algorithm Evaluating specimens in which...
DICET - Overview: DICER1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the DICER1 gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification
FFES - Overview: Estradiol Free, Serum (includes Estradiol and SHBG)
Estradiol Free, Serum (includes Estradiol and SHBG)
FHV8P - Overview: Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Identification of individuals who may be at risk for aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss (AIHL) Establishing a diagnosis of late-onset sensorineural hearing loss associated with aminoglycoside exposure Identifying mitochondrial variants...
Detection of CBFB::MYH11 gene fusion in patients recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Minimal residual disease monitoring during the clinical and therapeutic course of patients with AML
HL58R - Overview: HLA-B*5801 Genotype, Allopurinol Hypersensitivity, Varies
Identifying individuals with an increased risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions to allopurinol based on the presence of the human leukocyte antigen HLA-B*58:01 allele
HEAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers Monitoring serologic...
LALBS - Overview: Lysosomal Acid Lipase, Blood Spot
Evaluation of patients with a clinical presentation suggestive of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency using blood spot specimens This test is not useful to determine carrier status for cholesteryl ester storage disease or Wolman disease.
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.