POTA - Overview: White Potato, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to white potato Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
WRGR - Overview: Wild Rye Grass, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to wild rye grass Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
TRVI - Overview: Trichoderma viride, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Trichoderma viride Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
TRYPI - Overview: Tyrophagus putrescentiae, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Tyrophagus putrescentiae Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
YFHV - Overview: Yellow Faced Hornet Venom, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to yellow faced hornet venom Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm...
PLUM - Overview: Plum, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to plum Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
USNU - Overview: Ustilago nuda, Mold Grain Rust, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Ustilago nuda, Mold Grain Rust, IgE Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To...
AAMY - Overview: Alpha-Amylase, IgE, Serum
Establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to Alpha-Amylase Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization...
F_12 - Overview: Coagulation Factor XII Activity Assay, Plasma
Diagnosing deficiency of coagulation factor XII Determining cause of prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time
VALPA - Overview: Valproic Acid, Total, Serum
Monitoring total valproic acid in therapy Assessing compliance Evaluating potential toxicity
Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights
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NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights
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Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
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Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
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