CEAPC - Overview: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid
When used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers: -Distinguishing between mucinous and nonmucinous pancreatic cysts -Determining the likely type of malignant pancreatic cyst
HSCRP - Overview: C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Serum
Assessment of risk of developing myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes Assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic events in individuals who do not manifest disease at present
DIG - Overview: Digoxin, Serum
Monitoring digoxin therapy
THCG - Overview: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Quantitative, Pregnancy, Serum
Early detection of pregnancy Investigation of suspected ectopic pregnancy or other pregnancy-related complications Monitoring in vitro fertilization patients This test is not useful for detecting or monitoring tumors or gestational...
HEPTP - Overview: Heparin Anti-Xa, Plasma
Measuring heparin concentration: -In patients treated with low-molecular-weight heparin preparations -In the presence of prolonged baseline activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) (eg, lupus anticoagulant, "contact factor" deficiency,...
HAD - Overview: Huntington Disease, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of Huntington disease (HD) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of HD and a documented expansion in the HTT gene
HEMMF - Overview: Hematologic Specified FISH, Varies
The detection of specific chromosomal abnormalities in hematologic malignancies
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein of gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections (no reflex to FISH testing)
HMNA - Overview: Heavy Metals, Nails
Detection of nonacute arsenic, mercury, and lead exposure
HEVG - Overview: Hepatitis E Virus IgG Antibody, Serum
Diagnosis of past exposure to hepatitis E virus
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...