PIPU - Overview: Pipecolic Acid, Random, Urine
Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in urine
PKU - Overview: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine, Plasma
Monitoring effectiveness of dietary therapy in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia
TREE3 - Overview: Tree Panel #3, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to tress in panel #3 Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
TREE4 - Overview: Tree Panel #4, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to trees in panel #4 Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
WEED2 - Overview: Weed Panel # 2, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to English plantain, lamb's quarters, mugwort, scale, and Western ragweed allergen Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic...
WEED4 - Overview: Weed Panel # 4, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to giant ragweed, short ragweed, and Western ragweed Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic...
TCGBM - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Bone Marrow
Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal
TCGR - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Blood
Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using blood specimens
SIL2R - Overview: Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha Soluble, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) in plasma Aids in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients for lymphoproliferative disorders, including autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome,...
GDF15 - Overview: Growth Differentiation Factor 15, Plasma
A circulating biomarker in myopathy-related mitochondrial disease as well as other conditions Investigation of patients suspected of having a mitochondrial myopathy This assay is not suitable for carrier detection.
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?...