BCGRV - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent...
SFEC - Overview: Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis Screening for iron deficiency as the cause of anemia Monitoring treatment for iron deficiency anemia This test should not be used as the primary test...
MPS3W - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis III, Four-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses types IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, IIID This test is not useful for carrier detection.
VH - Overview: Vanillylmandelic Acid and Homovanillic Acid, Random, Urine
Preferred first test for screening for catecholamine-secreting tumors in a random urine specimen when requesting both homovanillic acid and vanillylmandelic acid Supporting a diagnosis of neuroblastoma Monitoring patients with a treated...
EGWTP - Overview: Egg White Component Profile, Serum
Identifying egg white allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to...
QFP - Overview: Q Fever IgM and IgG, Titer, Serum
Diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever
TTRZ - Overview: TTR Gene, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with amyloidosis Identifying variants within TTR known to be associated with amyloidosis, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
SCCNP - Overview: Severe Congenital and Cyclic Neutropenia Gene Panel, Varies
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of severe congenital neutropenia and/or cyclic neutropenia Establishing a diagnosis of an inherited congenital neutropenia and, in some cases,...
H2BR - Overview: HER2 Amplification Associated with Breast Cancer, FISH, Tissue
A predictive marker for patients with both node-positive or node-negative primary and metastatic breast cancer Patients with HER2 amplification that may be candidates for therapies targeting the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2...
NCLGP - Overview: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Batten Disease) Gene Panel, Varies
Follow up for abnormal biochemical or electron microscopy results suspicious for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL) Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with NCL Identifying variations within genes known to be associated with...
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.