Evaluation of known or suspected hematologic neoplasms, specifically of myeloid origin (eg, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasm, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm, unexplained cytopenias)...
Evaluating patients with suspected stiff-person syndrome (classical or focal forms, such as stiff-limb or stiff-trunk) and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus using serum specimens
Aids in monitoring a previously confirmed diagnosis of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Q10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Reduced and Total, Plasma
Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Diagnosis of CoQ10 deficiency in mitochondrial disorders Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative...
Detection of CBFB::MYH11 gene fusion in patients recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Minimal residual disease monitoring during the clinical and therapeutic course of patients with AML
HBABT - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Monitor, Post-Transplant, Serum
Monitoring serum hepatitis B virus surface antibody levels during intravenous or intramuscular hepatitis B immune globulin therapy to prevent hepatitis B virus reinfection in liver transplant recipients with known previous chronic hepatitis...
FOBT - Overview: Fecal Occult Blood, Colorectal Cancer Screen, Qualitative, Immunochemical, Feces
Colorectal cancer screening Screening for gastrointestinal bleeding This test has not been validated for testing of patients with hemoglobinopathies.
ANIDE - Overview: Organism Referred for Identification, Anaerobic Bacteria
Identifying anaerobic bacteria involved in human infections
PLPMA - Overview: Prolactin, Pituitary Macroadenoma, Serum
Quantifying prolactin in serum specimens where the high-dose hook effect is suspected (eg, presence of pituitary tumor with symptoms of prolactinoma, and lower than expected serum prolactin concentration)
PARVO - Overview: Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection
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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