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Autoantibody Profiles of Myasthenia Gravis, Thymoma, and Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome: An Update

An algorithmic testing approach using established autoantibody profiles can assist the clinician in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.

A presentation by Andrew McKeon, MB BCh

View presentation... Published on May 15, 2012

Tick-Borne Disease Testing

The expansion of the geographic range of ticks in the United States exposes more of the population to tick-borne disease. Because of this increased risk, physicians need to recognize who to test, which test to use, and when to test.

Mayo Medical Laboratories offers a full menu of tick-borne disease tests that are organized in a way that makes sense for the physician and the patient.

Learn more... Published on May 14, 2012

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Dengue Fever

Dengue virus infection is the most common mosquito-borne infection worldwide and should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis in an acute febrile illness in travelers to tropical regions, or even residents in certain parts of the United States. Dr. Hata presents a review of dengue fever, including transmission, presentation, and diagnostic methods.

A presentation by D. Jane Hata, PhD, D(ABMM)

View presentation... Published on May 1, 2012

Communiqué

Test Utilization and the Clinical Laboratory

Test utilization is a strategy for performing appropriate laboratory and pathology testing with the goal of providing high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Laboratory professionals can position themselves as utilization experts who assist clinicians with test ordering. Conversations with clinical colleagues to gain information, cancel a test, or suggest ordering a different test are necessary to build a successful laboratory utilization program.

Updated: Listen to the Audio Communiqué

Learn more... Published on April 27, 2012

Featured Tests

Celiac Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Our comprehensive testing for celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease evaluates patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk.

We also offer a variety of interactive, step-by-step algorithms that provide the most appropriate selection of tests for each patient, while maintaining the highest possible sensitivity and specificity.

Learn more... Published on April 20, 2012

Test Utilization Article in Critical Values Magazine

Curtis Hanson, M.D.

Test utilization is a strategy for performing appropriate laboratory and pathology testing with the goal of providing high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The clinical laboratory has an important and expanding role in ensuring that laboratory tests are appropriately utilized in clinical practice.

Learn more... Published on April 18, 2012

Test Utilization for Hematopoietic Neoplasms

Accurate Diagnosis

Advancing technologies have made accurate and cost-effective diagnosis of hematopoietic neoplasms more challenging. To utilize these technologies most effectively, Mayo Clinic clinicians and pathologists have established unique test guidelines, algorithms, and specimen submission options that help ensure the right diagnosis for the right patient.

Learn more... Published on April 17, 2012

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Autoimmune Gastrointestinal Dysmotility (AGID) Evaluation: An Update

Identification of autoimmune gastrointestinal dysmotility can result in early diagnosis of an associated cancer and reversibility of symptoms with immunotherapy.

A presentation by Andrew McKeon, MB BCh

View presentation... Published on April 16, 2012

New Online Resource

Our News and Events page provides real-time updates regarding Mayo Medical Laboratories’ operations, information management, clinical resources, and education events. The page also offers news from our Mayo Clinic laboratory medicine and pathology practice, as well as quick access to our Facebook page, Twitter account, and YouTube channel.

Visit the News and Events page... Published on April 9, 2012

Disease Management Strategies

Molecular Evaluation of BCR/ABL1 in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

With multiple tests for this target available at Mayo Clinic, each designed for a specific need, it can be confusing which to order and when.

This Disease Management Strategies presentation discusses each of the currently available tests and how they are best used together for clinical management of CML patients.

View a preview of the presentation... Published on April 5, 2012