Common Test-Ordering Errors
Part 3: Misordered Tests

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Our speaker for this 8-part series is Dr. Jane Dale, a consultant in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Dale reviews test-ordering errors commonly seen at Mayo Medical Laboratories. This is the third presentation in the series and addresses misordered genetic tests including:

• Known mutation tests
• Molecular vs nonmolecular test for given disease
• Chromosome analysis

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Related Tests

• #88880 CFTR Gene, Known Mutation
• #9497 Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Analysis, 70-Mutation Panel
• #88876 CFTR Gene, Full Gene Analysis
• #80573 MEN2 (2A,2B,FMTC) Mutation Screen
• #81082 MEN2 (2A,2B,FMTC) Known Mutation
• #80308 Apolipoprotein B, Plasma
• #89097 Apolipoprotein B-100 Molecular Analysis, R3500Q and R3500W
• #8696 Chromosome Analysis for Congenital Disorders, Blood
• #8537 Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Disorders, Blood
• #81332 Chromosome Analysis, Mitomycin C Stress for Fanconi Anemia, Blood

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• Learn more about Jane C. Dale, MD.
• Learn more about the Division of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

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