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CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2023 - Insights

This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of June.

Challenges of Patient Education: Helping Patients Understand Relevant Medical Information - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Cori Berg, M.S.N., R.N., instructor in nursing for the Center for

Cases with Dr. Keeney: Case #1 - Insights

Ultimately, a pathologist has to commit to a diagnosis. Many trainees have difficulty committing to a diagnosis for fear of being wrong. Gary Keeney, M.D., Consultant in Division of Anatomic Pathology at Mayo Clinic, provides a unique...

Mayo Clinic Laboratories presents Classical Hematology 2023 - Insights

This conference will provide a comprehensive approach to the evaluation of frequently encountered blood count abnormalities, along with an update on the diagnosis and management of common and rare nonmalignant blood disorders. The...

No Excuses - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Beshoi Nashed, a visiting medical student from the Medical University of the Americas in Saint Kitts and Nevis, about his personal perspective on life that has...

Conferences - Insights

Live and virtual meetings featuring general sessions, breakouts, panel discussions, and case studies, led by laboratory leaders and health care industry experts.

New Tests Launched in March - Insights

In March 2019, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced six new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

CPT codes and LOINC update: April 2022 - Insights

This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of April.

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New gene panel enhances brain tumor profiles - Insights

Cristiane (Cris) Ida, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' updated neuro-oncology gene panel provides more clinically relevant information for managing adult and pediatric brain tumors.

Hereditary movement disorders - Insights

Learn about our advanced genetic testing for hereditary movement disorders, including ataxias, Huntington’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

Precision pain management - Insights

Our liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, high-resolution accurate mass (LC-MS/MS HRAM) screens, and confirmatory testing for controlled substances are available based on the needs of your patients. 

Mayo Clinic Labs @Work: Sherri Hawkins - Insights

With nearly 30 years at Mayo Clinic, Sherri Hawkins has served in a wide range of laboratory-related roles. Beginning as a laboratorian on the bench and now serving as Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) manager, Sherri has been able to...

Cayuga Medical Center: Building a world-class lab that drives revenue - Insights

Cayuga Medical Center sought to challenge the narrative that a hospital’s lab is an expensive liability by positioning themselves as the laboratory of choice in their area.

November 2023 - Cardiovascular 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 Cardiovascular Pathology.

Carrier Screening [Test in Focus] - Insights

Michelle Kluge, M.S., CGC, explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ CYPZ assay provides accurate testing for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Using an in-depth methodology that incorporates Sanger sequencing, MCL can provide clear answers for...

Five steps to create a successful laboratory newsletter - Insights

Launch or refresh your lab newsletter with five key steps to engage, inform, and build stronger connections with your audience.

Five Ways to Proactively Prepare for Laboratory's Unforeseen Situations - Insights

Unexpected events in the laboratory are an inevitability of the profession. The difference in whether it is manageable or chaotic comes down to the steps taken beforehand. By proactively preparing, you can drastically reduce the number of...

The seven S's of connectivity impact - Insights

With many organizations using a digital-first approach, it is easy to assume that is always the best option. But is it? And what about for your laboratory outreach program? Laboratories should consider these seven S’s when deciding whether...

Autoimmune Encephalopathy Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Our phenotype specific testing for autoimmune encephalopathy contains only clinically relevant antibodies providing accurate answers for treatment guidance.

High-resolution targeted stimulant and phencyclidine (PCP) screen - Insights

In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., discusses the high-resolution targeted stimulant and PCP screening test from Mayo Clinic Laboratories, which offers sensitivity and specificity for use in the monitoring and management of...

Autoimmune Encephalopathy Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Our phenotype specific testing for autoimmune encephalopathy contains only clinically relevant antibodies providing accurate answers for treatment guidance.

Cytogenetic Testing for Pediatric Patients With Hematologic Malignancies - Insights

In this month's "Hot Topic," Patricia Greipp, D.O., discusses fluorescence in situ hybridization, or FISH testing, particularly related to pediatric patients with hematologic malignancies.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in the UnitedHealthcare Preferred Lab Network - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is pleased to announce it has been selected as a UnitedHealthcare Preferred Lab Network (PLN) care provider. Under the agreement, effective July 1, 2019, UnitedHealthcare members have in-network access to Mayo...

National symposium to feature Ana Casanegra, M.D. reviewing direct-acting anticoagulants - Insights

On Dec. 4, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will host the Friday Satellite Symposium A Case-Based Workshop: Clinical and Laboratory Aspects of Hemophilia and Thrombosis, preceding the 62nd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and...

CPT codes and LOINC update: September 2022 - Insights

This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September.

Vaping-Associated Lung Injury May Be Caused by Toxic Chemical Fumes, Study Finds - Insights

A Mayo Clinic study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that lung injuries from vaping most likely are caused by direct toxicity or tissue damage from noxious chemical fumes.

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., Presents the Need for Rapid Testing Against Diseases Like COVID-19 - Insights

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses the need for laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of fast-spreading viral infections.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 19 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Autopsy validation of progressive supranuclear palsy-predominant speech/language disorder criteria.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 12 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Effect of urate-elevating inosine on early Parkinson disease progression: The SURE-PD3 randomized clinical trial.

MLS Clinical Rotations Spotlight: Hospital Clinical Lab - Insights

Montana Smith, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program, highlights her experience in Mayo Clinic’s Hospital Clinical Laboratory during MLS clinical rotations.

A Test in Focus Archives - Insights

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Nicotine - Insights

Learn more about Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ testing to identify and monitor nicotine use as part of a patient’s nicotine-use cessation treatment plan, before anesthesia/surgery, or as part of insurance policy assessments.

Podcasting - Insights

Lab medicine is an ever-evolving field, and staying up to date can be a challenge. Mayo Clinic Laboratories' podcasts are designed to share the information you need to know about the latest developments in laboratory diagnostics.

Answers From the Lab - Insights

A Mayo Clinic podcast sharing knowledge and advances in testing, laboratory science, and the people who make it all happen behind the scenes. Note: Podcasts will not play back on Internet Explorer. Please use an alternative web browser, or...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) - Insights

Divyanshu (Div) Dubey, M.B.B.S., describes Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new diagnostic test for CIDP, or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The new test detects two antibodies — NF155 and CNTN1 — to enhance diagnosis and guide...

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.

MCL - Biochemical Genetics Test Request - MC0767-16A

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New High-Resolution Targeted Opioid Screen: Superior Sensitivity and Specificity to Evaluate Adherence to Prescribed Opioid Therapy - Insights

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...

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...

Creepy, Dreadful, Wonderful Viruses - Insights

PACE / State of FLIn this month’s “Virtual Lecture” Bobbi Pritt, M.D., shares a series of spooky tales to scare and amaze related to the discovery, characterization, and clinical presentation of notable viruses.

Precision medicine for obesity program - Insights

PACE/State of CA/State of FL - In this month’s “Virtual Lecture,” Andres Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., discusses how individualized medicine can play a role in obesity.

Enhancing Personalized Medicine with Cardiovascular Genomics - Insights

PACE / State of FLIn this month’s “Virtual Lecture” Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the division of laboratory genetics and genomics, discusses inherited cardiovascular conditions and identifies...

Transfusion Decisions - Insights

PACE / State of FLIn this month’s “Virtual Lecture” Justin Kreuter, M.D., discusses how coagulation works and how to make appropriate transfusion decisions.