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Furthermore, these ancillary studies are expensive, labor intensive, and are most efficiently utilized and
interpreted in the context of the morphologic features. It is the Division of Hematopathology's goal to
provide the highest possible level of diagnostic consultative service, trying to balance optimal patient care
with a cost-conscious approach to solving difficult diagnostic problems. All blood and bone marrow
studies are available within the context of a hematopathology consultation. Requests for specific ancillary
tests, including enzyme cytochemical stains, immunocytochemistry (slide immunophenotyping), and
immunohistochemistry are not available through Mayo Medical Laboratories as individually ordered tests,
but rather in association with a consultation. If the Mayo consultant would approach the diagnosis in a
different way than the referring physician, then the Mayo consultant will call the referring physician to
discuss the case prior to performing any additional studies. Referring physicians are welcome to suggest
which specific ancillary studies should be performed, but before they are done, a morphologic review by
one of the Mayo consulting staff hematopathologists will confirm the diagnostic problem presented by the
morphologic differential diagnosis. The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Bone Marrow Evaluation -Myeloproliferative
Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation -Laboratory Approach to the
Diagnosis of Amyloidosis
Useful For: Obtaining a rapid, expert second opinion on specimens referred by the primary pathologist
Obtaining special studies not available locally Note: If the need for special studies is anticipated,
appropriate material should be sent. See Specimen Required.
Interpretation: Results will be reported as a morphologic description followed by a specific diagnosis
and also includes a description of the ancillary test results and an interpretive comment. When the case is
completed, all results will be communicated by a phone call and a formal pathology report. Through this
enhanced consultative process, we strive to bring the customer the highest quality of diagnostic
hematopathology, aiming to utilize only those ancillary tests that support the diagnosis in a cost-effective
manner, and to provide a rapid turnaround time for diagnostic results.
Reference Values:
This request will be processed as a consultation. An interpretation will be provided for every case.
Appropriate studies and/or stains (as described in Specimen Required) will be performed, only if
indicated, and charged separately.
Clinical References: Not applicable
Hematoxylin-Eosin-Mayer's Progressive Stain
Reference Values:
The laboratory will provide a pathology consultation and stained slide.
Hemiplegic Migraine Evaluation
Reference Values:
An interpretive report will be faxed and/or mailed under separate cover.
Test Performed by: Athena Diagnostics
377 Plantation Street
Four Biotech Park
Worcester, MA 01605
Hemochromatosis Cascade
Clinical Information: Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is an autosomal recessive disorder
characterized by increased intestinal absorption of iron with deposition in the liver, pancreas, and multiple
other organs. The gene for hemochromatosis was discovered in 1996 and named HFE. Two point
mutations were initially described, C282Y and H63D. Approximately 0.5% of Caucasians in the United
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