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Robin Patel, M.D., Elected to 2-Year Term on ASM Board of Directors - Insights
Robin Patel, M.D., Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology and a Consultant in the Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Laboratories at Mayo Clinic, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the American Society for...
CPT codes and LOINC update: December 2020 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of December.
CPT codes and LOINC update: July 2021 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of July.
CPT codes and LOINC update: February 2021 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of February.
World Blood Donor Day: June 14 - Insights
Celebrate World Blood Donor Day on Wednesday, June 14, by donating this life-saving gift and thanking blood donors who already give to the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center and other blood donation centers. World Blood Donor Day is a day to...
CAP Today Article Highlights Mayo Medical Laboratories' Outreach Program - Insights
A recent article in CAP Today discusses the pros and cons of hospital outreach programs, and whether or not a local laboratory should accept an offer to be purchased. Baystate Health, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, uses Mayo Medical...
CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2022 - Insights
This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of June.
CPT codes and LOINC update: September 2022 - Insights
This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September.
Mayo Medical Laboratories Rebrands Its Name as Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Insights
Mayo Medical Laboratories, the global reference laboratory of Mayo Clinic, has changed its name to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories at Executive War College - Insights
From April 30 to May 1, laboratory leaders will join together to address laboratory trends and challenges at the 25th annual Executive War College in New Orleans. This year, Curt Hanson, M.D., and Jane Hermansen are two of the featured...
Vaping-Associated Lung Injury May Be Caused by Toxic Chemical Fumes, Study Finds - Insights
A Mayo Clinic study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that lung injuries from vaping most likely are caused by direct toxicity or tissue damage from noxious chemical fumes.
CPT codes and LOINC update: April 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of April.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: November 2019 - Insights
View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of November 2019.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: April 2020 - Insights
View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of April.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: August 2020 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of August
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: August 2019 - Insights
View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of August 2019.
May 2023 - Gastroenterology Pathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Gastroenterology Pathology.
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses the need for laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of fast-spreading viral infections.
Jane Hermansen, MT(ASCP), on What We Learned from the Promise of Theranos - Insights
Jane Hermansen, Manager, Outreach and Network Development, is featured on the cover of October’s MedicalLab Management where she takes a good look at lessons to be learned from Theranos.
The purpose of the panel was to provide insight into how some health care systems are paving the way for value-based care.
In May, we wrote about the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program's 30th anniversary. As of June 26, all three chicks have been named and have fledged. View this post to see the photos of little Generose, Epic, and Lucky Lindy.
Michael Henry, M.D., Receives Outstanding Physician/Scientist Educator Award - Insights
Michael Henry, M.D., Consultant in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, has received the 2017 Outstanding Physician/Scientist Educator Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences for his long-term and significant commitment to...
William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Featured in "Minnesota Healthcare News" - Insights
William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and President of Mayo Medical Laboratories, was recently profiled in Minnesota Healthcare News.
Sharon Zehe, J.D., an attorney at Mayo Clinic and Vice President of Business Affairs for Mayo Medical Laboratories, recently presented at the HIMSS Precision Medicine Summit in Boston on "Four Issues for Providers of Precision Medicine."
Fergus Couch, Ph.D., Awarded Breast Cancer Research Foundation Grant - Insights
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation has awarded a research grant to Fergus Couch, Ph.D., for his research proposal, “Inherited Genetic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer.” Dr. Couch will receive $250,000 to use toward his research efforts...
Message to Our Health Care Partners During Unsettling Times - Insights
As we enter a second week of protest and unrest throughout the nation sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, we want to recognize the heartache and pain felt because of these events. Added to the uncertainty with...
Challenges of Patient Education: Helping Patients Understand Relevant Medical Information - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Cori Berg, M.S.N., R.N., instructor in nursing for the Center for
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 19 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: Autopsy validation of progressive supranuclear palsy-predominant speech/language disorder criteria.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 12 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: Effect of urate-elevating inosine on early Parkinson disease progression: The SURE-PD3 randomized clinical trial.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: June 7 - Insights
Featured abstract: Nuclear GSK-3β and oncogenic KRas lead to the retention of pancreatic ductal progenitor cells phenotypically similar to those seen in IPMN.
Although these sites may offer convenience, Dr. Morice cautions that it's important to understand the potential drawbacks.
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses COVID-19 testing in Wired - Insights
Dr. Binnicker weighed in on the impact of false positive test results, as well as testing's role in a larger strategy to control the virus.
Findings show 86 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota associated with the rally, but notes that number underestimates the event's full impact in the state.
When the pandemic began, Mayo Clinic and its partners across the state worked tirelessly to ramp up testing, investigate treatment, and explore vaccine development.
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., answers questions about COVID-19 testing in AAMC News - Insights
Dr. Pritt joins a group of testing experts to sort through the information and help clear up confusion about COVID-19 testing.
Robin Patel, M.D., weighs in on joint infection testing in genomeweb - Insights
Dr. Patel, director of Mayo Clinic's Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory, discussed the future of testing for joint and bone infections.
Celebrating Art in Pathology - Insights
On Friday, May 19, the Division of Anatomic Pathology hosted its seventh annual Art in Pathology event. This year’s submissions confirm what Confucius famously said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” View this post for...
Since the pandemic hit, she's spent a great deal of time vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.
MLS Clinical Rotations Spotlight: Hospital Clinical Lab - Insights
Montana Smith, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program, highlights her experience in Mayo Clinic’s Hospital Clinical Laboratory during MLS clinical rotations.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: September 2019 - Insights
View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September 2019.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: June 2020 - Insights
View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of June.
Saying Goodbye to the MLS Program - Insights
Ali Addesso, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2017, says goodbye to the MLS Program with a heartfelt "thank you" to her peers and teachers.
Team Bonding in the MLS Program - Insights
Francesca Scala, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2018, talks about the importance of team bonding in the MLS program.
Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program—Celebrating 30 Years #ThrowbackThursday - Insights
Since 1987, falcons have found a home on top of the tall buildings of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During nesting season (approximately mid-March to late June), a live camera offers 24/7, real-time views of where they live and raise...
Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology staff members in Rochester generously donated more than 500 books to the Pediatrics Unit to be used as part of a Mayo Clinic Volunteer Program.
Will Laxen Receives Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence - Insights
Will Laxen, Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, was recently awarded the Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence for his continuous commitment to quality and service.
James Stubbs, M.D., Elected President of American Board of Pathology - Insights
James Stubbs, M.D., Chair of the Division of Transfusion Medicine in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, has been elected President of the American Board of Pathology.
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Elected President of Clinical Immunology Society - Insights
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Clinical Immunology Society.
2017 Mayo Medical Laboratories Lab Week Door Winner - Insights
We wrapped up another fun National Medical Laboratory Professional’s Week with a door-decorating contest, weekly quizzes, and, of course, treats. This year’s theme was, “All-Stars Laboratory Team: Teaming up for Patient Care.” We ended up...
Cases with Dr. Keeney: Case #3 - Insights
This case presents an unusual colon polyp on an asymptomatic early 70 year-old male. At the time of screening colonoscopy, two small left colon polyps were noted and excised. What is the diagnosis?