Week in Review: April 7 - Insights
Top highlights include: Government to launch $300M Azlheimer's research database, new COVID variant XBB.1.16 spotted in 18 US states, and novel treatment shows promise against rare cancer in kids.
Test Catalog Specimen Rejection Information Update - Insights
The “Reject Due To” information contained in our online test catalog is being updated to provide greater clarity around rejection standards.
Holiday Specimen Shipment - Insights
Due to the Labor Day holiday (recognized on Monday, September 7), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected.
Challenges of Saliva Testing - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Darci Block, Ph.D., assistant professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and consultant in Clinical Core Laboratory Services at Mayo Clinic, to discuss...
AABB Guidelines for Convalescent Plasma - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with ¬¬¬¬¬Dr. Jeffrey Winters, Chair of the Division of Transfusion Medicine, and Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, to talk about the new...
Practical aspects & pitfalls in molecular diagnosis of brain tumors - Insights
This "Specialty Testing" webinar will address practical aspects and pitfalls in the molecular diagnosis of brain tumors.
Winter Storm Finn: Potential specimen delays - Insights
There is a major weather system moving across the United States that may impact specimen transport. Winter storm Finn is expected to spread snow, strong winds, and create possible blizzard conditions into the Plains and Midwest. This may...
Microsoft outage causing shipping disruptions - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is aware of the Microsoft outage that is impacting domestic and international shipments. We are actively monitoring the situation and making carrier adjustments as needed
Monitoring Tropical Storm Francine - Insights
Tropical Storm Francine is active in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to develop into a hurricane. These weather conditions may impact areas in the United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas....
Due to a major weather impact at the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee, the Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Global Logistics team is working to minimize any client impacts. Please visit our website for updates. For any immediate needs, please...