TRECS - Overview: T-Cell Receptor Excision Circles Analysis, Blood
Measuring T-cell output or reconstitution (thymopoiesis) following hematopoietic cell transplantation or highly active antiretroviral therapy Evaluating thymic function in patients with cellular or combined inborn errors of immunity...
APOA1 - Overview: Apolipoprotein A1, Serum
Evaluating risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Aiding in the detection of Tangier disease
RAMBO - Overview: Ammonium, Random, Urine
Diagnosis of the cause of acidosis using random urine specimens Diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones
VITC - Overview: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Plasma
Identifying vitamin C deficiency
ANNEX - Overview: Annexin-1 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of leukemias
ACTHI - Overview: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Aiding in the classification of pituitary adenomas and neoplasms with ectopic hormone production
A2PI - Overview: Alpha-2 Plasmin Inhibitor, Plasma
Diagnosing congenital alpha-2 plasmin inhibitor deficiencies (rare) Providing a complete assessment of disseminated intravascular coagulation, intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis, or hyperfibrinolysis (primary fibrinolysis), when...
ADNAS - Overview: Anti-DNase B Titer, Serum
Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection using anti-DNase B titer
BCL6 - Overview: BCL-6 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Classification of lymphomas
BAMY - Overview: Beta-Amyloid Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Identification of senile plaques in neurodegenerative disease
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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