NGS for Myeloid Neoplasm Evaluation - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," David Viswanatha, M.D., discusses updates to Mayo Clinic's next-generation sequencing (NGS) for myeloid neoplasm evaluation, involving new test targets, the rationale for new genetic regions, alignments with the...
In this month's "Hot Topic," Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., reviews pediatric venipuncture volumes in this year’s Phlebotomy Top Gun case-based presentation as requested by previous Phlebotomy conference attendees.
MCL - Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request Form T726 - MC0767-05A
MCL - Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request Form T726
New tests launched in November - Insights
In November 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced thirty four new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Selecting Pathology Specimens for Solid Tumors Next-Generation Sequencing - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Sounak Gupta, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., discusses selecting tissues and other tissue considerations for molecular testing. He also reviews tissue metrics and requirements, which differ based on test platforms. It is...
Updated Test Promises Fewer False Positives in Newborn Screening for Krabbe Disease - Insights
Mayo Clinic’s Biochemical Genetics Laboratory has announced an updated second-tier test to detect Krabbe disease (KD) that uses psychosine (PSY) as a disease marker. The new test method has significantly higher sensitivity to detect this...
New tests launched in December - Insights
In December 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced seventy-eight new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Phlebotomy Top Gun: Order of Draw-Do We Still Care? - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., will cover the need and evidence behind following the order of draw recommendations for routine blood collection. Specifically, does evidence demonstrate a need to collect serum tubes...
CPT codes and LOINC update: January 2022 - Insights
CPT code updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of January.
CPT codes and LOINC update: January 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to the site during the month of January.