AMS - Overview: Amylase, Total, Serum
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis Evaluation of pancreatic function
CYCL - Overview: Cyclospora Stain, Feces
Identifying Cyclospora cayetanensis as a cause of infectious gastroenteritis
HRSPF - Overview: Horse Dander, IgE with Reflex to Horse Dander Component, IgE, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected horse dander allergy
ALGAL - Overview: Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal), IgE, Serum
As an aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated hypersensitivity allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products (eg, gelatin) This test is not useful in patients previously treated with...
C9ORF - Overview: C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat, Molecular Analysis, Varies
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of c9FTD/ALS, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of c9FTD/ALS and a documented expansion...
HAIGM - Overview: Hepatitis A Virus IgM Antibody, Serum
Diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis A infection
HMU24 - Overview: Heavy Metals Screen, with Reflex, 24 Hour, Urine
Detecting arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead exposure and toxicity using 24-hour urine specimens
GMCSF - Overview: Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma
Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other...
HE4 - Overview: Human Epididymis Protein 4, Serum
Aiding in monitoring patients with treated epithelial ovarian cancer for recurrence or progression This test should not be used as a screening test for ovarian cancer.
BILAO - Overview: Biliary Tract Malignancy, FISH, Varies
Assessing bile duct brushing or hepatobiliary brushing specimens for biliary tract malignancy
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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