New tests launched in November - Insights
In November 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced eighteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Novel panel identifies toxins linked to asthma and GI diseases - Insights
Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' EDN panel improves the evaluation of certain patients with asthma and autoimmune digestive disorders. EDN is the first laboratory test that provides a marker of...
Chain of Custody Testing - Insights
Loralie Langman, Ph.D., explains the difference between chain of custody and clinical toxicology testing. Chain of custody is a process used for toxicology testing when the results might have legal implications for the individual tested....
Updated testing algorithms for plasma cell proliferative disorders [Test in Focus] - Insights
Xinjie Xu, Ph.D., co-director of Mayo's Genetics and Genomics Laboratory, explains Mayo Clinic Laboratories' updated approach to testing for risk stratification of patients newly diagnosed with plasma cell proliferative disorders, such as...
Liquid biopsy cancer testing - Insights
Learn how the pioneering approach used in liquid biopsy testing available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories enables individualized insights that drive personalized care.
New tests launched in July - Insights
In July 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced fifteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Assay enhances and simplifies M-proteins screening: David Murray, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights
David Murray, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' MASS-FIX Quantitation assay provides next-generation screening for M-proteins, which are associated with multiple myeloma and other diseases. The assay better quantitates the...
Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., explains the advantages that Mayo Clinic Laboratories' oral fluid drug screening offers over typical urine tests. Oral samples are easier to collect and harder to adulterate.
Clinical and forensic toxicology - Insights
Clinical, forensic, and emergency toxicology testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, which aligns with evidence-based clinical laboratory guidelines, uses advanced and emerging technologies and is performed on urine, serum, and meconium...
Thrombotic Microangiopathies (TMA) [Test in Focus] - Insights
Meera Sridharan, M.D., Ph.D., explains Mayo Clinic Labs’ testing approach for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). The serological complement panel examines nine analytes to gain a thorough understanding of the complement cascade to...