18th Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases - Insights
This conference will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Informational presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations, followed by...
18th Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases - Insights
This conference will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Informational presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations, followed by...
18th Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases - Insights
This conference will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Informational presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations, followed by...
18th Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases - Insights
This conference will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Informational presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations, followed by...
18th Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases - Insights
This conference will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Informational presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations, followed by...
MASTERMIND: A Smarter Search for Microbial Diagnostics - Insights
In the war against microbes, human beings are vastly outnumbered—and losing the weapons race.
Top Gun Phlebotomy: Pseudohyperkalemia - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., describes how pseudohyperkalemia has many causes, from collection techniques, processing, and even transport. This presentation focuses on the various preanalytic and analytic causes of...
A "sandbox" for innovation: The Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory - Insights
Mayo Clinic’s Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory (ADL) is a visionary space designed to foster innovation. The ADL has a direct impact on patient lives, bringing promising tests and services to patients at Mayo and around the world.
Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections.
Phlebotomy Top Gun: Drawing Blood from a Patient Receiving Intravenous Fluids - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., presents a case-based scenario on drawing blood from a patient receiving intravenous fluids.
Lyme Neuroborreliosis - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss diagnostic testing options for patients with suspected neuroinvasive Lyme disease or Lyme neuroborreliosis.
New diagnostic tests specifically for conditions that predominantly or only affect women, such as autoimmune diseases and gynecological cancers, are empowering female patients and their physicians to make informed decisions.
A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois debunked the previous consensus about how kidney stones grow.
Selecting Pathology Specimens for Solid Tumors Next-Generation Sequencing - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Sounak Gupta, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., discusses selecting tissues and other tissue considerations for molecular testing. He also reviews tissue metrics and requirements, which differ based on test platforms. It is...
Diagnostic Testing Algorithms for Celiac Disease - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., co-director of the antibody immunology laboratory at Mayo Clinic, discusses celiac disease and the role of diagnostic testing algorithms.
Top Gun Phlebotomy - Butterfly Use: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., will discuss recent information on the advantages and disadvantages of using butterfly needles for blood collection.
Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have revolutionized MRIs by increasing the clinical utility and detection sensitivity of these exams. GBCAs also contain gadolinium, a rare earth metal with unique chemical properties. This article...
Cardiovascular Biomarkers of Atherosclerotic Risk - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Vlad Vasile, M.D., Ph.D., reviews ceramides and their atherosclerotic risk through defining ceramides, talking about when they should be tested for and touch on the topic of ceramides in primary prevention.
Our Mayo Clinic colleagues are in San Diego for the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Follow this blog for live updates from #ASH18 as we attend the conference, mingle with colleagues at booth #2927, and...
U N ITED STATES C O U RIER SH IPPIN G G U ID E TRANSPORTING SPECIMENS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES 2 | UNITED STATES SHIPPING GUIDE THIS GUIDE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: • Provide instructions for packaging...
Antifungal Drug Susceptibility Testing of Yeast: A Primer for Beginners - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., discusses susceptibility testing of yeast for those who are considering performing it in their laboratory, perhaps for the first time, or for those who choose to send their yeast isolates...
MCL Allergen Test Request MC076708
MCL Allergen Test Request Complete print Reset Form Allergen Test Request Client Information required Client Patient Information required Patient ID Medical Record
Pathways Case Studies: June 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for June include the following sub-specialties: Gastroenterology Pathology,...
MayoACCESS® Workstation Setup Guide Page 2 4/28/25 MayoACCESS Workstation Setup Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., discusses the high-resolution targeted opioid screening test from Mayo Clinic Laboratories, which offers sensitivity and specificity for use in the monitoring and management of patients who...
Diagnostic Testing Algorithms for Celiac Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., will review the diagnostic testing algorithms for celiac disease and highlight the advantages and limitations of certain tests, including serology and genetic assays.
Pathways Case Studies: February 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for February include the following sub-specialties: Clinical Informatics,...
Testing for Antibodies to SS-A/Ro in Autoimmune Diseases - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Anne Tebo, Ph.D., discusses recent updates in the testing for anti-SS-A/Ro antibodies in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
international-shipping-guide-french.pdf
G U ID E D ’EXPÉD ITIO N IN TERN ATIO N ALEENVOYER DES TESTS À LA MAYO CLINIC DEPUIS LE MONDE ENTIER 2 | GUIDE D’EXPÉDITION INTERNATIONALE TABLE DES MATIÈRES EXPÉDIER AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DEPUIS LE MONDE ENTIER 3 Avant...
The Secrets of Cryoprecipitate: A Blood Banking Process - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Jessie Swanson and Michelle Soland from the Component Laboratory will discuss the process improvement that helped decrease the standard cryoprecipitate dosage and the positive impact it has on patients.
Pathways Case Studies: December 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for December include the following sub-specialties: Cardiovascular Pathology and...
Pathways Case Studies: February 2022 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for February include the following sub-specialties: Clinical Biochemistry, Bone and...
Pathways Case Studies: June 2022 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for June include the following sub-specialties: Dermatopathology, Gastroenterology...
MayoACCESS References - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
The following topics provide detailed information about the MayoACCESS application. Downtime Process In the event of an outage please notify Customer Support and see instructions...
MayoACCESS - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
The MayoACCESS application is compatible with most Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and networks and is well suited for multiple facility configurations (including subaccounts). Features of the MayoACCESS application...
hbv_infection-monitoring_before_and_after_liver_transplantation.pdf
HBV Infection–Monitoring Before and After Liver Transplantation 04/2024© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. HBV DNA <104 IU/mL HBV DNA >104 IU/mL Anti-HBV drug treatment of choice ■ Initiate...
Improvements to downtime process, form provide clarity for clients - Insights
The downtime process and form have been improved to provide clear guidance on the steps clients should take during downtime.
Test Validation Support - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test Validation Support Client systems that are configured with a MayoACCESS HL7 interface can work with our support team to perform validation testing of Mayo test configurations within their laboratory information system...
acute_myeloid_leukemia_testing_algorithm.pdf
© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 08/2023 Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Testing Algorithm YES YES NO NO Clinical suspicion for acute leukemia (peripheral blood vs bone marrow) Follow the World...
ulcerative-colitis-crohn-disease-therapeutic-drug-monitoring-algorithm.pdf
No enzyme activity Thiopurine therapy contraindicated Decreased enzyme activity Reduced thiopurine dosing appropriate Normal enzyme activity Appropriate for weight-based dosing Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn disease...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ genetic counselors are experts on heritable illness who provide a wealth of knowledge to guide appropriate testing utilization and interpret results.
central_nervous_system_demyelinating_disease_diagnostic_algorithm.pdf
10/2024© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Central Nervous System Demyelinating Disease Diagnostic Algorithm* * For diagnosis of pediatric patients, see the Pediatric Autoimmune Central...
lynch_syndrome_testing_algorithm.pdf
© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 03/2024 Lynch Syndrome Testing Algorithm Pathogenic variant identified Testing in family member was negative or variant of uncertain significance...
The Value Stream of an Outreach Program - Insights
When considering the outreach laboratory value stream, it is important to remember that without quality, there is no value. Through identifying sources for error or non-value-added activities, the hospital laboratory outreach program can...
High-Sensitivity Troponin T [Test in Focus] - Insights
High-sensitivity troponin T is a new assay recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay is most often used to evaluate patients with possible acute ischemic heart disease, but it also has a variety of uses in the...
Check out Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ biochemical and molecular testing options to diagnose creatine deficiency disorders.
Acquired Neuropathy Diagnostic Algorithm
Acquired Neuropathy Diagnostic Algorithm
Check out Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ expert-developed screening and panel testing for lysosomal disorders (LDs).
Check out Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ expert-developed biochemical and molecular testing to confirm a diagnosis of oligosaccharidosis.
FISH probe & panel project: An overview - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Jess Peterson, M.D., discusses changes to Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ hematology FISH menu to increase awareness, provide reasoning, and highlight some of the great things that are coming.