Monitoring Tropical Storm Helene - Insights
Tropical Storm Helene is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast and is expected to become a hurricane. These weather conditions may impact areas in the United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. We continue to...
Hepatitis C Virus Genotypic Antiviral Drug Resistance [Test in Focus] - Insights
Joseph Yao, M.D., gives an overview of this new test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be...
New tests launched in September - Insights
In September 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced seven new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Labor Day Holiday Shipment Schedules - Insights
Due to the Labor Day holiday (recognized on Monday, September 4th), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure specimen viability and avoid turnaround time delays, follow the guidelines...
Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights
The standard test for the diagnosis of narcolepsy is the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT). The MSLT is a complex test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT...
Autoimmune evolution - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is leading an evolution in autoimmune neurology diagnosis. To better reflect this testing evolution, and to reduce confusion and improve utilization for our clients, effective April 28, we are renaming our...
Copeptin [Test in Focus] - Insights
Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D., gives an overview of the new Copeptin test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon previous testing approaches, and what clinical...
Should You Worry if You Accidentally Swallow an Insect? - Insights
During summer activities, it's bound to happen. But how dangerous is it to accidentally swallow a bug? Bobbi Pritt, M.D., a microbiologist, pathologist, and Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester,...
The Right Medication for You: Pharmacogenomics Testing at Mayo Clinic - Insights
How Your Genes Determine which Medications Work Best for You The drugs available today to treat diseases are powerful agents that work as intended for
Study Shows Drug Reduces Risk of Relapse with Neuromyelitis Optica - Insights
"This study offers hope to patients, since each attack in NMO can cause loss of visual or motor function," says Sean Pittock, M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurologist and first author.