CRMWS - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5-IgG, Western Blot, Serum
Evaluation of cases of chorea, vision loss, cranial neuropathy and myelopathy
COW - Overview: Cow Epithelium, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cow epithelium Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
CHCK - Overview: Chicken Feathers, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to chicken feathers Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
CRMWC - Overview: Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5-IgG, Western Blot, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of cases of chorea, vision loss, cranial neuropathy and myelopathy
CALPN - Overview: Calponin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Marker for myoepithelium when differentiating ductal carcinomas in situ from infiltrating breast carcinoma Characterization of tumors of smooth muscle or myoepithelial lineage
RSCOC - Overview: Coccidioides Antibody Reflex, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Detection of antibodies to Coccidioides species
DAGR - Overview: Dairy and Grain Allergen Profile, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to dairy and grain Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
EPIP2 - Overview: Epithelia Panel # 2, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to guinea pig, hamster, mouse, rabbit, or rat Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic...
GRAS3 - Overview: Grass Panel # 3, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cultivated rye, rye, sweet vernal, timothy, and velvet leaf Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or...
GRAS1 - Overview: Grass Panel # 1, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to June/Kentucky blue, meadow fescue, orchard, rye, and timothy Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or...
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)...
COVID-19: At-home sample collection vs. at-home testing - Insights
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...
Mayo Now Has Two Ninjas in the House - Insights
Candace Granberg, M.D., has a lot of titles, including surgeon, wife, mom, and volunteer. Now, she can add another: ninja warrior. The pediatric urologist is the second Mayo staff member chosen to participate...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt step back and look at where the COVID-19 pandemic stands now, and they consider the potential effects that the omicron variant, expanded testing availability, and...
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