Characterizing neoplasms of cytotoxic T cells or natural killer cells
Interpretation for the evaluation of stiff-person spectrum disorders, including the classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk, and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus, using spinal fluid specimens
TRYPP - Overview: Tryptophan, Plasma
Investigating inadequate tryptophan intake and monitoring dietary treatment
PACP - Overview: Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Serum
Aiding in predicting recurrence after radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer Following response to androgen ablation therapy, when used in conjunction with prostate-specific antigen
FRT4 - Overview: T4 (Thyroxine), Free, Serum
Evaluating suspected thyroid function disorders using free thyroxine measured together with thyroid-stimulating hormone
B2MU - Overview: Beta-2 Microglobulin, Random, Urine
Evaluation of renal tubular damage Monitoring exposure to cadmium and mercury
PTMSC - Overview: Prothrombin Time Mix 1:1, Plasma
Screening test to detect a deficiency of 1 or more of the clotting factors of the extrinsic coagulation system (I, II, V, VII, X) due to hereditary deficiency or acquired conditions such as liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or a specific...
VITB2 - Overview: Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Plasma
Evaluation of individuals who present the signs of ariboflavinosis
VIP - Overview: Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma
Detecting vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases
TCL1A - Overview: T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Protein 1A (TCL1A) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of T-cell leukemia and lymphoma protein overexpression in neoplasms
Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., identifies how to determine new vs. residual use of marijuana in a patient, and teaches how to calculate the carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (carboxy-THC)...
Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 12 - Insights
known. We performed laser microdissection (LCM) of glomeruli followed by mass spectrometry (MS) in 12 cases each of DDD, C3GN, and pretransplant kidney control biopsies....
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
The concept of at-home testing for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some areas,...
Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 12 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights a mechanism for preventing asymmetric histone segregation onto replicating DNA strands.
Transfusion Toons: A1 vs. A2 - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...