Aiding in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and prediction of clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility directly from stool
TFH - Overview: FH Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the FH gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification, including renal cell carcinoma, uterine/cutaneous leiomyoma, and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma
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
BHDZ - Overview: Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, FLCN, Full Gene Analysis, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of BHD syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks Identifying variants within...
DGGL - Overview: Gliadin (Deamidated) Antibody, IgG, Serum
Assessment of deaminated gliadin IgG antibodies for evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible clinical symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family...
SPBX - Overview: Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Consultation, Varies
Investigating polyneuropathies
HIAA - Overview: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 24 Hour, Urine
Biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of intestinal carcinoid syndrome using 24-hour urine specimens
HCYSS - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Serum
An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...
HCYSP - Overview: Homocysteine, Total, Plasma
An aid for screening patients suspected of having an inherited disorder of methionine metabolism including: -Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (homocystinuria) -Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency and its thermolabile...
DGLDN - Overview: Gliadin (Deamidated) Antibodies Evaluation, IgG and IgA, Serum
Assessment of deaminated gliadin IgA and IgG antibodies for evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible clinical symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk...
High School Students Experience Laboratory Professional Careers - Insights
Last month in Rochester, the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences welcomed 40 Minnesota high school juniors and seniors to tour various areas of the Mayo Clinic campus as a part of this year’s Career Immersion Program.
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Robin Patel, M.D., discusses the FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panel, describing the panel, her experience with it, and an algorithm for its use.
Pathways Case Studies: March 2022 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for March include the following sub-specialties: Breast Pathology, Cardiovascular...
International System of Units (SI) Conversion - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Convert conventional units of measure to SI units.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Sept. 4 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights individual patient-level meta-analysis of the performance of the Decipher genomic classifier in high-risk men after prostatectomy to predict development of metastatic disease.