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Week in Review: April 1 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: Walz signs ALS bill by senator with the disease, Health Fusion: A farm family's journey from tragedy to gratefulness through organ donation, and google Search will soon let you book checkups and other medical...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories has launched a first-in-the-U.S. autoimmune test of the Kelchlike protein 11 antibody, or KLHL11, which is used to detect autoimmune disease associated with testicular cancer.
Ingenuity, collaboration, and expertise create a game-changing COVID-19 test swab - Insights
A massive effort culminated in Mayo Clinic designing, testing and mass-manufacturing a 3D-printed mid-turbinate swab for COVID-19 testing.
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a common cause of disease in the transplant population. In some patients who are diagnosed with CMV and are on antiviral treatment for infections, the virus may develop resistance to the drugs. This “Hot Topic”...
Optic Neuritis in the Era of Biomarkers - Insights
Antibodies to aquaporin-4 and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) are recently described biomarkers seen in a subset of atypical optic neuritis which have revolutionized our understanding of the condition. In this “Hot Topic,” my...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Oct. 8 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights radical versus partial nephrectomy for cT1 renal cell carcinoma.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Oct. 1 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights carcinoid heart disease in patients with bronchopulmonary carcinoid.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: September 28 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Effect of probiotics on incident ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically Ill patients: A randomized clinical trial.
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.
At the recent AACC annual scientific meeting, Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, presented the short course, “Clinical and Laboratory Aspects of...
Leslie Donato, Ph.D., DABCC, Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Laboratory Medicine and Co-Director of the Hospital Clinical Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, recently authored an article in Clinical...
Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., a clinical chemist and Co-Director of Cardiovascular Laboratory Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, recently authored an article in Clinical Laboratory News that discusses patient fasting in lipid testing. While...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Critical Values / Critical Results List
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Critical Values / Critical Results List DEFINITION A Critical Value / Critical Result is defined as: A value/result that represents a pathophysiological state at such variance with normal (expected values) as...
Sleep Disorder Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Determining orexin-A/ hypocretin-1 levels through CSF testing provides a sensitive and specific result to guide appropriate treatment for patients.
Pathways Case Studies - Insights
The Pathways program provides anatomic and clinical pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references directly from Mayo Clinic fellows, physicians, scientists, and allied health staff.
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...
International contact information - Insights
Learn how to connect with Mayo Clinic Laboratories to discuss international testing.
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...
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.
Autoimmune Neurology Testing - Insights
Autoimmune neurology is a rapidly evolving subspecialty driven by the discovery that the immune system can target virtually any structure within the
Next-generation sequencing - Insights
Learn more about the advantages offered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ next-generation sequencing panel for plasma cell neoplasms.
A Journey from Undergrad to MLS Program - Insights
Kylie Reising, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, discusses her journey from undergrad to the MLS program.
Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights
Kylie Reising, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course.
Staffing to Workload - Insights
PACE / State of FLThis Continual Improvement webinar will focus on a data driven and systematic approach to understand demand, identify idle time, and optimize work schedules. We will examine the different variations that exist when...
William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Featured in The Athletic - Insights
Dr. Morice was recently featured in The Athletic regarding sports teams and how to safely and efficiently bring them back.
Protimes, Clotting, and Fibrin-Oh My: A Reflection on Hemostasis - Insights
Reilly Hannon, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, reflects on her course in hemostasis.
Adapting to Fast-Paced Studying - Insights
Reilly Hannon, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, discusses valuable study techniques she has learned.
Applications of Molecular Pathology and the Diagnosis of Soft Tissue Neoplasms - Insights
PACE / State of FLIn this month’s “Virtual Lecture” Andrew Folpe, M.D., discusses applications of molecular pathology and the diagnosis of soft tissue neoplasms. This presentation is applicable for pathologists because so much of what is...
Mayo Clinic Infectious Disease Study Noted in Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - Insights
An article recently published in the Clinical Microbiology Newsletter made mention of a Mayo Clinic study. The article discussed a topic that has become increasingly popular—self-collected specimens.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 30 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Clinical and molecular correlates of somatic and germline DDX41 variants in patients and families with myeloid neoplasms.
The Not-So-Scientific Way to Remember Scientific Things - Insights
Nikiesha Myers, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, discusses creative ways to remember scientific terminology.
Building Kind Resilience - Insights
In this sketchnote, Amit Sood, M.D., MSc, FACP discusses how we can fight brain overload and stress with altruism, uplifting emotions, and by practicing gratitude.
Equity and Inclusion in Health Care: The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever - Insights
In this sketchnote, Sharonne Hayes, M.D., discusses the drivers behind equity and inclusion in health care and why we must act.
Never Let the Fear of Needles Keep You from Saving Lives - Insights
Benjamin Tetlie, a Financial Representative for Mayo Clinic Global Business Solutions, used to have a strong aversion to the idea of donating blood. However, when his coworkers organized a Blood Donor Unit Challenge, he wanted to...
Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., Discusses the Real Cost of NGS - Insights
Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and Co-Director of the Personalized Genomics Laboratory, the Clinical Genomics Sequencing Laboratory, and the Cardiovascular Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in...
Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., Highlighted in "Unlocking the Power of Gene Expression" - Insights
Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics at Mayo Clinic, and other Mayo researchers were highlighted in a recently published video to discuss how the molecular makeup of brain tumors can be...
CPT codes and LOINC update: May 2021 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of May.
CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2021 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of June.
Sharon Zehe, J.D., Discusses the Risks of Open-Source Genetic Databases - Insights
Sharon Zehe, J.D., an attorney for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and a genetic privacy expert, discusses the risks utilizing open-source genetic databases.
Twin Cities Business Highlights Mayo Clinic Biobank Project - Insights
Mayo Clinic is one of more than 100 organizations across the U.S. that is funded by the National Institutes of Health to partner in the All of Us Research Program, which aims to enroll at least 1 million participants to better understand...
New Eligibility Guidelines for Blood Donors with Previous Cancer Diagnoses - Insights
To coincide with American Red Cross recommendations, the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program has redefined eligibility guidelines for donors who have had a history of previous cancer diagnoses.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: July 2019 - Insights
View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of July 2019.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: April 2019 - Insights
View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of April 2019.
CPT codes and LOINC update: December 2022 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to the site during the month of December.
April 2021 — Gastroenterology and Surgical Pathology Case 2 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Gastroenterology Pathology and Surgical Pathology.
CPT codes and LOINC update: February 2023 - Insights
This page shows updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of February.
CPT codes and LOINC update: December 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of December.
CPT codes and LOINC update: September 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of September.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 30 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Kidney biopsy chronicity grading in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis