BRCMG - Overview: Brucella Antibody Screen, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected brucellosis
Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis. This test is not recommended...
MCRNA - Overview: Chlamydia trachomatis, Miscellaneous Sites, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies
Detecting Chlamydia trachomatis in non-US Food and Drug Administration-approved specimen types This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications. This test is not useful for the detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae or other...
DTABS - Overview: Diphtheria/Tetanus Antibody Panel, Serum
Assessing antibody response to tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccines, 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
UBT - Overview: Helicobacter pylori Breath Test
Diagnostic testing for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients suspected to have active H pylori infection Monitoring response to therapy This test is not appropriate for asymptomatic people.
GPSYW - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Blood
Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using whole blood specimens Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of...
GPSYP - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Plasma
Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using plasma specimens Supporting a biochemical diagnosis of Gaucher...
MMPGM - Overview: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Diagnosis of mumps virus infection Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to...
POXA1 - Overview: Oxalate, Plasma
Assessing the body pool size of oxalate in patients with enzyme deficiencies, such as primary hyperoxaluria (PH), or patients with enteric hyperoxaluria Aiding in the diagnosis of PH in a patient with chronic kidney disease of...
STRC - Overview: Standard Renal Clearance, Plasma and Random Urine
Precise measurement of glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
Research Roundup highlights how senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Age-based versus young-adult thresholds for nephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy and prognostic implications for CKD....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights potential genetic modifiers of disease risk and age at onset in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration and GRN mutations....
From Pediatrics to Geriatrics [Pediatric Phlebotomy] - Insights
presentation from the live 2017 Phlebotomy Conference, will focus on the challenges associated with age-related collections, dealing specifically with both the pediatric and geriatric patient....
Week in Review: April 8 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: 5 reasons to consider becoming an organ donor, why so many women in middle age are on antidepressants, and should you get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster?...