TTIGS - Overview: Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Assessing antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection.
TRYPN - Overview: Trypsin Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identifying cells with acinar differentiation in the pancreas
TDT - Overview: Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of leukemias or lymphomas
TFE3I - Overview: Transcription Factor E3 (TFE3) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Assessment of transcription factor E3 expression
TIA1 - Overview: T-Cell Intracellular Antigen 1 (TIA-1) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Characterizing neoplasms of cytotoxic T cells or natural killer cells
WNGS - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Detection of IgG antibodies in West Nile virus infections
Diagnosing fat malabsorption due to pancreatic or intestinal disorders Monitoring effectiveness of enzyme supplementation in certain malabsorption disorders This test is not useful for differentiating among pancreatic diseases.
VITK1 - Overview: Vitamin K1, Serum
Assessment of circulating vitamin K1 concentration.
RALB1 - Overview: Albumin, Random, Urine
Assessing the potential for early onset of nephropathy in diabetic patients using random urine specimens
APHTC - Overview: Amphiphysin Antibody Titer Assay, Spinal Fluid
Evaluating patients with recent onset of a subacute neurological disorder for which a paraneoplastic basis might be suspected, particularly if the patient has a previous history, risk factors, or family history of cancer, especially lung or...
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...