Detection of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection before the appearance of HCV antibodies in serum (ie, <2 months from exposure) in women who are pregnant Detection and confirmation of chronic HCV infection in women who are...
MESOF - Overview: Mesothelioma, CDKN2A FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of mesothelioma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
OXYBS - Overview: Oxysterols, Blood Spot
Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C using blood spot specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick disease type C This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.
NTRKM - Overview: NTRK Genes Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying NTRK mutations that may predict resistance to Trk inhibitors
STER - Overview: Sterols, Plasma
Investigation of possible desmosterolosis (desmosterol reductase deficiency), cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, lathosterolosis, sitosterolemia, sterol C4 methyl oxidase deficiency, MEND (male EBP disorder with neurologic defects) syndrome,...
SDHMP - Overview: SDH Genes Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, and SDHD genes to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification, including pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma, renal cell carcinoma, and pituitary adenoma
LPCBS - Overview: Lysophosphatidylcholines, LC MS/MS, Blood Spot
Second-tier newborn screen for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy This test is not intended for metabolic screening of symptomatic patients. This test is supplemental and not intended to replace state mandated newborn screening.
AATHR - Overview: Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
Evaluating patients with thrombosis or hypercoagulability states Detecting a lupus-like anticoagulant; dysfibrinogenemia; disseminated intravascular coagulation/intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis Detecting a deficiency of...
FMTT - Overview: Familial Variant, Targeted Testing, Varies
Diagnostic or predictive testing for specific conditions when a DNA variant of interest has been previously identified in a family member and follow-up testing for this specific variant in other family members is desired Carrier screening...
LCMS - Overview: Leukemia/Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Flow Cytometry, Varies
Evaluating lymphocytoses of undetermined etiology Identifying B- and T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders involving blood and bone marrow Distinguishing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Immunologic...
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.