LPALD - Overview: Lipoprotein (a) and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Serum
Evaluation of the contribution of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a])-cholesterol within measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Evaluation of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and events: -Most appropriately measured in individuals at...
BCGRV - Overview: Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation Monitoring for a persistent...
SFEC - Overview: Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis Screening for iron deficiency as the cause of anemia Monitoring treatment for iron deficiency anemia This test should not be used as the primary test...
JAK2B - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using peripheral blood specimens
JAK2M - Overview: JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using bone marrow specimens
Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
MLHPB - Overview: MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Blood
As an adjunct to positive hypermethylation in tumor to distinguish between somatic and germline hypermethylation As an adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite...
LCMSP - Overview: Microsporidia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Detecting Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon species in fecal and urine specimens to support the clinical diagnosis of microsporidiosis
NCLW - Overview: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Two-Enzyme Panel, Leukocytes
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of two neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, CLN1 and CLN2 in whole blood specimens This test is not useful for carrier detection.
MPO - Overview: Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis...
Week in Review: January 20 - Insights
Topic highlights include: Phoenix Children’s opens specialty clinic at Avondale campus, Moderna says RSV vaccine is effective in older adults, WHO questions severity of XBB.1.5 COVID subvariant as U.S. cases rise
Week in Review: May 20 - Insights
Today's highlights include: US at risk of COVID-19 drug shortages this summer, Rochester startup Vyriad developing cancer-fighting viruses, and CDC expresses concern about possibility of undetected monkeypox spread in U.K.
Testing Archives - Page 20 of 26 - Insights
Skip to Content MayoACCESS MayoLINK...
Research Roundup Archives - Page 20 of 29 - Insights
Skip to Content MayoACCESS MayoLINK...
What's New in Health Care Reform: Feb. 20 - Insights
Top highlights include: Flu shot kept about 50% from going to doctor, racial disparities in cancer incidence and survival rates are narrowing, having anesthesia once as a baby does not cause learning disabilities, personalized diet predicts...