LUCHM - Overview: LiquidHALLMARK ctDNA and ctRNA
As an alternative to invasive tissue biopsies to assist in tumor profiling for diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and identifying targeted therapies for the treatment and management of patients with a solid tumor This test is not useful for...
Evaluation of pediatric bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens by fluorescence in situ hybridization probe analysis for classic rearrangements and chromosomal copy number changes associated with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in...
RPDE - Overview: Rapidly Progressive Dementia Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Evaluation of individuals presenting with rapidly progressive dementia of uncertain disease etiology and a differential diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and rapidly progressive Alzheimer disease
APCRR - Overview: Activated Protein C Resistance V, with Reflex to Factor V Leiden, Blood and Plasma
Evaluating patients with incident or recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) Evaluating individuals with a family history of VTE
BRCAT - Overview: BRCA1/2 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes known to be associated with response to PARP inhibitors and sensitivity to platinum-based therapy This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having...
HBAB - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination
H2GE - Overview: HER2 Amplification Associated with Gastroesophageal Cancer, FISH, Tissue
A predictive marker for patients with both node-positive or node-negative primary and metastatic gastroesophageal cancer Guiding therapy for patients with primary or metastatic gastroesophageal tumors, as patients with HER2 amplification...
HBABP - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Prenatal, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus in pregnant individuals Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination during pregnancy
HBBSN - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Screen, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus
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
NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.