AAPD - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of metabolism using random urine specimens May aid in evaluation of endocrine disorders, liver diseases, muscle diseases, neoplastic diseases, neurological disorders, nutritional...
AACSF - Overview: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, particularly nonketotic hyperglycinemia (glycine encephalopathy) and serine biosynthesis defects, especially when used in conjunction with concomitantly collected...
MPS4B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis IV Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA and IVB This test is not useful for carrier detection.
XALDZ - Overview: X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Confirming a diagnosis of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy Identifying a variant in the ABCD1 gene
PINTP - Overview: Peripheral Smear Interpretation, Whole Blood
Interpretation of a Wright-stained peripheral blood smear
SMPB - Overview: Peripheral Blood Smear Review
Confirmation of red blood cell membrane morphology
FFT4F - Overview: T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
T4, Free, Direct Dialysis
APOAB - Overview: Apolipoprotein A1 and B, Serum
Assessment of cardiovascular risk Follow-up studies in individuals with basic lipid measures inconsistent with risk factors or clinical presentation Definitive studies of cardiac risk factors in individuals with significant family...
ALAD - Overview: Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase, Whole Blood
Preferred confirmation test for the diagnosis of aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria This test is not useful for detecting lead intoxication.
ALKP - Overview: Alkaline Phosphatase, Total and Isoenzymes, Serum
Aid in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases Determining the tissue source of increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in serum Differentiating between liver and bone sources of elevated ALP
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
Research Roundup highlights how senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Age-based versus young-adult thresholds for nephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy and prognostic implications for CKD....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights potential genetic modifiers of disease risk and age at onset in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration and GRN mutations....
From Pediatrics to Geriatrics [Pediatric Phlebotomy] - Insights
presentation from the live 2017 Phlebotomy Conference, will focus on the challenges associated with age-related collections, dealing specifically with both the pediatric and geriatric patient....
Week in Review: April 8 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: 5 reasons to consider becoming an organ donor, why so many women in middle age are on antidepressants, and should you get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster?...