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Impact of pre-analytical variables on clinical laboratory testing and patient care - Insights

This "Phlebotomy Webinar" presentation highlights the most common pre-analytical variables encountered in the hospital setting that may compromise blood specimen integrity and lead to specimen recollection.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: November 23 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: The temporal onset of the core features in dementia with Lewy bodies.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 21 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Learning through a Pandemic: The current state of knowledge on COVID-19 and cancer.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 28 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Risk of late-onset breast cancer in genetically predisposed women.

Delta Health: Confronting a global pandemic in rural Colorado - Insights

Delta Health leveraged their relationship with Mayo Clinic Laboratories to support patient in rural Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delta Health and Mayo Clinic Laboratories have collaborated for over 17 years to perform complex and...

Elitza Theel, Ph.D., weighs in on the value of COVID-19 antibody testing - Insights

Director of Mayo Clinic’s Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory, Elitza Theel, Ph.D., joins a discussion about COVID-19 antibody testing in a recent story on NPR.

Hematology journal lauds HIT testing research - Insights

A study involving Mayo Clinic investigators that examined new approaches to the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia has been met with enthusiasm in the scientific community.

Updated authentication for Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Insights

On Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m. CT, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will be migrating to the authentication service used across Mayo Clinic.

Annual screening for latent tuberculosis in healthcare workers: No longer required - Insights

This "Phlebotomy Webinar" presentation will review the methods available to detect latent infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), including the classic tuberculin skin test and the more recently...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 5 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Therapeutic trials in adult FSGS: lessons learned and the road forward.

Magically improving the patient experience - Insights

This "Phlebotomy Webinar" will enhance the user’s knowledge regarding how the secrets of magicians can be used to reduce patient fear and anxiety associated with hospital and clinic visits. Attendees will be provided with research studies...

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.

Practical aspects & pitfalls in molecular diagnosis of brain tumors - Insights

Practical aspects and pitfalls in the molecular diagnosis of brain tumors.

Mayo Clinic, Thermo Fisher Scientific collaborate to benefit patients - Insights

Mayo Clinic and Thermo Fisher have joined forces to bring innovative solutions to patients.

Kelch-like protein 11 autoantibodies: A novel biomarker of testicular cancer associated neurological autoimmunity - Insights

The discovery of Kelch like protein 11 (KLHL11) IgG as a specific biomarker of neurological autoimmunity associated testicular germ cell tumor.

Tissue testing for COVID-19 - Insights

Being able to identify SARS-CoV-2 in tissue is key to better understand the virus that causes COVID-19. Now, a first-of-its-kind test that detects SARS-CoV-2 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue is available from Mayo Clinic...

Jason Hipp, M.D., Ph.D., named chair of DLMP's new Division of Clinical Informatics - Insights

Dr. Hipp is a board-certified pathologist with fellowship training in pathology informatics, as well as artificial intelligence, machine, and deep-learning experience.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: November 30 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Tumor junction burden and antigen presentation as predictors of survival in mesothelioma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

HIPAA Training - Insights

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University of Louisville: Building an evidence-based algorithm to guide autoimmune neurology patient care - Insights

UofL Health – UofL Hospital physicians and laboratory scientists faced challenges in the ordering of autoimmune and paraneoplastic panels: duplicate orders that add unnecessary cost and omitted test orders that could provide the key to the...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: November 16 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Discovery of autoantibodies targeting nephrin in minimal change disease supports a novel autoimmune etiology.

Mayo Clinic-developed mass spectrometry assay improves detection of monoclonal proteins, advancing outcomes in hard-to-treat diseases - Insights

The assay is now recommended for diagnosing and monitoring patients with monoclonal protein disorders and exclusively available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories– Rochester.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: November 9 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: The SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a multicenter randomized trial.

Staphylococcus species assay [Test in Focus] - Insights

Audrey Schuetz, M.D., discusses Mayo Clinic Laboratories' PCR assay that identifies two recently described staphylococcus species. The assay is unique in its ability to distinguish the new organisms from Staphylococcus aureus, providing...

Forensic Pathology 101 - Insights

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Reade Quinton, M.D., discusses what it takes to become a forensic pathologist, talks about common misconceptions related to the field, and describes what a day in the life of a forensic pathologist is...

Quality in the clinical practice - Insights

In this episode, Paula Santrach, M.D., associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and consultant in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, discusses cultivating quality in the clinical practice.

Autoimmune profile updates - Insights

Based on studies that have shown certain antibodies may not be as clinically relevant to autoimmune testing as previously thought, Mayo Clinic Laboratories is updating a number of its autoimmune profiles by removing some antibodies from...

Congenital disorders of glycosylation - Insights

In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Gessi Pino, a genetic counselor in the Biochemical Genetics Lab at Mayo Clinic, and Kimiyo Raymond, M.D., a clinical consultant in the laboratory and an expert in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG),...

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...

Examining dendritic cells to uncover immunity defects - Insights

Dendritic cells play a crucial role in the body's immune response. Research has shown that too few of these cells in the blood may signal a defect in innate immunity. Up to this point, however, no clinical test has been available to count...

Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Evaluation [Test in Focus] - Insights

Andrew McKeon, M,B., B.Ch., M.D., provides an overview of Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new paraneoplastic vision loss evaluation — a test that can help direct a cancer diagnosis and guide treatment. He reviews why this test was developed, when...

Week in Review: July 16 - Insights

Top highlights include: a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine sparking debate over booster shots, rare reactions with the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, and can vaccinated people get long Covid.

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.

Frozen sections: Value & challenges - Insights

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., associate professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, discusses the value and challenges of frozen sections.

Leading pathology's technology transformation - Insights

As chair of Mayo Clinic’s new Division of Computational Pathology and AI in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Jason Hipp, M.D., Ph.D., is eager to employ the most innovative tools available to benefit patients around the...

Myasthenia Gravis [Test in Focus] - Insights

Christopher Klein, M.D., discusses Mayo Clinic’s updated myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome testing approach. Automatic reflex to second-line testing saves time and increases sensitivity and specificity to confirm diagnosis in...

Glimmer of Hope: Gregor Heinrich - Insights

While Gregor Heinrich never could have imagined that testicular cancer was related to his problems with his vision and gait, learning he was positive for KLHL11 protein biomarkers meant he could receive treatment for both the cancer and the...

Toxicology testing for patient care - Insights

In this episode, Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and director of the Clinical and Forensic Toxicology Lab, Clinical Mass Spectrometry Lab, and Metals Lab at Mayo Clinic, discusses how his three...

Building the business of lab medicine - Insights

In part three of the 50th Anniversary series, Mayo Clinic Laboratories looks further outside the walls of Mayo Clinic. With the belief that the latest in diagnostic testing should be available to any patient, no matter where they are...

The evolution of specimen accessioning and delivery - Insights

The last installment of our 50th Anniversary series explores how Mayo Clinic Laboratories pioneered best practices in the area of specimen accessioning and delivery.

Mitochondrial Disease [Test in Focus] - Insights

Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ inclusive approach to mitochondrial disease testing expedites diagnosis. Using innovative methodologies like custom reagents and droplet digital PCR enables precision...

Detecting danger: Dan O'Bryan - Insights

Dan O’Bryan didn’t think his dizziness and lightheadedness were anything to worry about. Nearly 100 miles away, the team at Mayo Clinic that was remotely monitoring Dan’s heart could see the truth.

Thanksgiving specimen shipment alert - Insights

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday (recognized on Thursday, November 25), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, plan...

NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights

Sanjeev Sethi, M.D., Ph.D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic certainty and...

Mayo Clinic Laboratories offers first test to detect recently discovered autoimmune disease associated with testicular cancer - Insights

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.

Notice: New outgoing Mayo Lab Inquiry caller ID - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ call center has a new outgoing caller ID number for any follow up client communications.

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.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 8 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: The management of cancer symptoms and treatment-induced side effects with cannabis or cannabinoids.