Genetic liver disease - Insights

Identifying underlying genetic disorders plays an important role in the treatment and care of patients with liver disease. Appropriate use of screening tests in routine clinical practice can rule out possible causes of liver disease and...

Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education Launches Phlebotomy Learning Modules - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of its first of six phlebotomy modules, “Fundamentals of Phlebotomy.”

Advanced Phlebotomy Collections - Insights

Find out about advanced blood collection techniques and the specialized procedures that are used when standard blood collection methods may not be feasible or when specific tests require more specialized handling of blood samples.

Safety in Phlebotomy - Insights

Get a general introduction to safety precautions, which will help ensure the well-being of you and your patients.

Fundamentals of Phlebotomy - Insights

Find out about the patient experience and patient privacy, and the inpatient and outpatient identification process, as well as the legal considerations that a phlebotomist needs to be aware of and a summary of key phlebotomy terminology.

Specimen Integrity and Processing - Insights

Learn about the variables influencing successful blood draws and their potential impact on laboratory outcomes, Quality Assurance principles, the regulatory agencies ensuring patient and healthcare worker safety, and the organizational...

Difficult Collections and Special Populations - Insights

Get an overview of phlebotomy techniques for pediatric and geriatric patients who often present as unique challenges due to their physiological and anatomical differences.

CPT Code and Test Classification Updates - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

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October 2023 - Pulmonary 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 Pulmonary Pathology.

Cardiovascular Events in Patients With or Without Coronary Artery Disease

A new type of blood test may help physicians identify which patients with and without evidence of coronary blockages are at risk for heart attacks and strokes. Even individuals with normal levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as...