CMAPT - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Tumor, Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded
Genomic characterization of tumor for copy number imbalances and loss of heterozygosity Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of malignant neoplasms Evaluating the prognosis for patients with malignant tumors
Detection and differentiation between recent, past/resolved, or chronic hepatitis B Diagnosis of recent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during the "window period" when both hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen and anti-HBs are negative...
HBC - Overview: Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies, Serum
Diagnosis of recent or past hepatitis B Determination of occult hepatitis B in otherwise healthy hepatitis B virus carriers with negative test results for hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-HBs, anti-HB core IgM, hepatitis Be (HBe)...
GP210 - Overview: GP210 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Evaluating the risk of primary biliary cholangitis in anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA)-negative patients by identification of gp210 antibodies Estimating risk in AMA-positive patients with incomplete feature of disease
GLBF - Overview: Glucose, Body Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection using body fluid specimens
HSVPV - Overview: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including qualitative detection of HSV DNA in nonblood clinical specimens This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
GPSY - Overview: Glucopsychosine, Blood Spot
Second-tier test when newborn screening results with reduced beta-glucosidase (GBA) activity are identified Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Gaucher disease using dried blood spot specimens Monitoring a patient's response to...
MRSAP - Overview: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, PCR, Nasal
Rapid screening test for Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage that, if positive, indicates whether the S aureus is methicillin susceptible or resistant This test should not be used to guide or monitor treatment for methicillin-resistant S...
NR4A3 - Overview: NR4A3 (9q22.33) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying NR4A3 gene rearrangements Supporting the diagnosis of extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma or acinic cell carcinoma when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
TERTD - Overview: TERT Promoter Mutation Analysis, Droplet Digital PCR, Tumor
Identifying specific mutations within the TERT promoter that assist in tumor diagnosis/classification
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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
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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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