BUPM - Overview: Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Random, Urine
Monitoring of compliance utilizing buprenorphine Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine
BABG - Overview: Babesia microti IgG Antibodies, Serum
An adjunct in the diagnosis of babesiosis Follow-up of documented babesiosis
CLD18 - Overview: Claudin 18 (CLDN18) (43-14A), Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Identification of tumor cells expressing claudin 18 As an aid in screening patients who may be eligible for VYLOY (zolbetuximab) treatment
SFINC - Overview: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) IgG Index, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions using cerebrospinal fluid specimens
CARNP - Overview: Carbapenemase Detection-Carba NP Test, Varies
Confirming carbapenemase production from pure isolates of Enterobacterales or Pseudomonas aeruginosa
HISER - Overview: Histoplasma Antibody Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Aiding in the diagnosis of active histoplasmosis
HPLC - Overview: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Hemoglobin Variant, Blood
Providing additional information, which aids in the identification of hemoglobin variants
HICSF - Overview: Histoplasma Antibody Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of Histoplasma meningitis using spinal fluid specimens
GBETH - Overview: General Factor Bethesda Units, Plasma
Detecting and quantifying the presence and titer of a specific factor inhibitor directed against a specific coagulation factor
GPI1 - Overview: Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Enzyme Activity, Blood
The evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative chronic hemolysis
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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