Beyond Q-tips: The swabbing guide for SARS-CoV-2 - Insights

This "Phlebotomy Webinar" will discuss the various types of swabs that can be used to collect specimens for SARS-CoV-2 molecular testing.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories Launches "Lab Medicine Rounds" Podcast - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is thrilled to introduce “Lab Medicine Rounds.” This curated podcast for physicians, laboratory professionals, and students features trending topics from Mayo Clinic Laboratories subject-matter experts.

Labor Day Specimen Shipment Alert - Insights

Due to the Labor Day holiday (recognized on Monday, September 5th), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, plan ahead.

Labor Day specimen shipment alert - Insights

Due to the Labor Day holiday (recognized on Monday, September 6), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered.

Introduction to Cost of Quality in the Laboratory - Insights

This "Phlebotomy" webinar will provide an introduction to cost of quality. The main components of the presentation will include discussions on the cost of attaining quality and the cost of poor quality.

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) calculator - Insights

For guidance on when to use the calculator, please see the following algorithm: Acquired Neuropathy Diagnostic Algorithm.

Pediatric Phlebotomy with Pain Management: Creating an Optimal Experience - Insights

This “Phlebotomy” webinar reviews: Having a medical procedure or a lab draw can be fearful for children. Even if it is their first time or they have had a bad past experience, there are ways to make these procedures easier for children.

Capillary Puncture vs. Venipuncture: Advantages and Limitations to Using Capillary Blood - Insights

This “Phlebotomy Webinar” will review the physiologic differences between capillary and venous blood, and discuss advantages and limitations to each specimen type.

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...

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.