Mumps Virus RNA, QL PCR
Useful For: A clinical specimen for PCR should be taken as soon as Mumps is
May 15, 2023
Useful For: A clinical specimen for PCR should be taken as soon as Mumps is
Methodology: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) Specimen Requirements: 1 yellow-top SST tube (minimum: 0.2 mL of serum).
Methodology: Isoelectrofocusing Specimen Requirements: 1 mL serum Analytical Time: 4 days Days Set Up: Monday
Additional Info: Detection of intrathecally-produced organism-specific antibodies in CSF indicates central nervous system infection. HHV-6
Methodology: Spectrophotometry Specimen Requirements: 1 mL pericardial fluid in sterile transport tube Days Set Up:
Useful For: Proinsulin is used to detect and monitor excessive hormone production from insulinomas. Methodology:
Useful For: Hereditary Hemochromatosis DNA Mutation Analysis – Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH) is an inherited disorder
Additional Info: Includes IgG only. Useful For: Thrombocytopenia that is refractory to platelet transfusions may
Useful For: Pancreatic polypeptide tests are used in the assessment of pancreatic tumor burden and
Useful For: Excessive Fat in stool, steatorrhea, is useful in diagnosing patients with malabsorption and