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May 2023 - Hematopathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Hematopathology.
Hearts and Hogs for Heroes worked with other businesses to donate over 400 meals to staff within the division of clinical microbiology at the Hilton Building and Superior Drive Support Center.
The Collective Wisdom of Biobanks - Insights
Since ancient times, physicians have analyzed patient specimens to diagnose illness. Now, our samples can do far more than diagnose. They can help researchers find treatments for the unmet needs of patients.
Celebrating Art in Pathology - Insights
On Friday, May 19, the Division of Anatomic Pathology hosted its seventh annual Art in Pathology event. This year’s submissions confirm what Confucius famously said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” View this post for...
Reflecting on the MLS Program - Insights
Montana Smith, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science program, reflects on her experience in the program.
Identifying Your Blind Spots - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., discusses the importance of identifying the "blind spots" in your career and shares some of his own experiences from a patient blood-management conference.
Leading Through Uncertainty - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of Clinical Virology and Vice Chair of Practice in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, to talk...
Perspectives of a Teaching Assistant - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., engages in a compelling conversation with Lindsey Randall, a third-year medical student, as they discuss her experiences and insights in the role of a teaching assistant.
The Importance of Staff Retention - Insights
Staff retention is a critical factor in achieving organizational success, providing continuity, stability, and preserving institutional knowledge within a company.
Monitoring Hurricane Debby - Insights
As Hurricane Debby moves through the Southeast United States (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia), we continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges. Clients in the...
Challenging Patient Encounters - Insights
This “Phlebotomy On-Demand” will discuss real-world examples of patient behavior deemed unsafe and/or disrespectful and best practices for resolution.
In April 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced two new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
TPNUQ genotyping assay - Insights
Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., discusses TPNUQ, Mayo Clinic Laboratories' genotyping test for identifying patients at risk for thiopurine toxicity. Used prior to therapy initiation, our assay evaluates for nuances in both TPMT and NUDT15, which...
Addiction rehab monitoring assay - Insights
Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., and Loralie Langman, Ph.D., discuss Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique approach to urine drug testing for addiction rehabilitation. Designed to guide and monitor therapy, the comprehensive profile tests for the most...
Neurofilament Light Chain (NFLC) - Insights
Alicia Algeciras, Ph.D., describes Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new blood test to detect NFLC, or neurofilament light chain protein. NFLC is a biomarker for several neurodegenerative conditions. The new assay can determine if a patient’s...
Everyone Has Mental Health - Insights
This month's microlearning delves into the understanding that everyone experiences mental health, highlighting key indicators to watch for and effective strategies for support.
MCL @Work: Wendy Sempf - Insights
Wendy is a clinical laboratory technologist who works in the Hematopathology Morphology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Although she’s worked with Mayo Clinic since 1989, her greatest passion is serving others throughout the...
MCL @Work: Amy Turunen - Insights
As the creative director for Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Amy Turunen finds that each day brings unique creative opportunities and marketing projects. Through her design work and creative direction, Amy helps to curate testing awareness and...
MCL @Work: Annette Bjorheim - Insights
As supervisor of the Tissue Registry Archive, Annette Bjorheim finds purpose in her work to provide archived material for patient testing, education, and research needs.
May 2023 - Renal 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 Renal Pathology.
May 2023 - Pulmonary 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 Pulmonary Pathology.
May 2023 - Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology Pathology.
May 2023 - Transfusion Medicine - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Transfusion Medicine.
Arresting Melanoma's Molecular Drivers - Insights
Melanoma, the skin cancer often associated with sun exposure, is on the rise and has no reliable cure. Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of these efforts. The Center for Individualized Medicine is unraveling the complex behavior of melanoma...
Lessons from Leaders: Who Let the DOGs Out? - Insights
Andy Cousin, FACHE, Director of Product Management and Marketing, interviews Amy Clayton, M.D., Division Chair of Anatomic Pathology at Mayo Clinic, about "disease-oriented groups," which are multidisciplinary teams formed to establish a...
The Adoption of Social Media in Education - Insights
Elissa Hall, Associate Director for Curriculum and Education Technology and an Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic, discusses how the adoption of social media in education creates a flexible environment for facilitating collaborative, deeper...
Eye Injury Prevention Month - Insights
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it's important to make eye health part of a daily work wellness routine. So what does this mean to those of us working in clinical diagnostic laboratories? For National Eye Injury...
HIV Treatment Monitoring [Algorithm] - Insights
The algorithm can be viewed here.
May 2023 - Oral 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 Oral Pathology.
New Tests Launched in March - Insights
In March 2018, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced fifteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
New Tests Launched in April - Insights
In April 2018, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced two new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
New Tests Launched in November - Insights
In November 2019, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced one new test along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Week in Review: May 13 - Insights
Today's highlights include: Pandemic gets tougher to track as COVID testing plunges, Rochester hospitals score top grades in safety, and Mayo Clinic breaks ground on $155M Minnesota hospital expansion.
Week in Review: May 27 - Insights
Today's highlights include: Long COVID affects more older adults, US has a new dominant COVID-19 strain, and Gianrico Farrugia explains how we can transform healthcare by moving from pipeline to platform.
Week in Review: May 6 - Insights
Today's highlights include: Mental health needs rise as pandemic fluctuates, an algorithm that analyzes apple watch data shows early promise in detecting heart problems, and Minnesota physicians brace for Roe v. Wade decision
Week in Review: May 20 - Insights
Today's highlights include: US at risk of COVID-19 drug shortages this summer, Rochester startup Vyriad developing cancer-fighting viruses, and CDC expresses concern about possibility of undetected monkeypox spread in U.K.
Web Test Catalog Changes - Insights
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, several changes will be made to the information displayed on the Mayo Clinic Laboratories online test catalog. These changes will improve accuracy and clarity of important information regarding test performanc
New tests launched in October - Insights
In October 2020, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced two new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
A new path forward: Hussein - Insights
For a young child diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, an unexpected turn of events led by results of a Mayo Clinic Laboratories test freed him and his family from the bonds of frequent medical visits and expensive treatment, and...
New Tests Launched in May - Insights
In May 2019, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced four new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
COVID-19's dangerous connection to coagulopathy - Insights
Nahla Heikal, M.D., co-director of Mayo Clinic's Special Coagulation Laboratory, addresses the connection between COVID-19 and coagulopathy.
Register today for Classical Hematology 2023 - Insights
Taking place on October 3–4, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota, the Classical Hematology 2023 conference focuses on addressing the evaluation of frequently encountered blood count abnormalities. The conference will also provide the latest...
1879: Calling Dr. Mayo #ThrowbackThursday - Insights
May marks the fifth anniversary of the Mayo Clinic app—hailed by tech specialists and consumers alike as “what every patient app should be.” But Mayo’s leadership in telephone communications dates back much farther.
Pathways Case Studies: May 2020 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for May include the following sub-specialties: Bone and Soft Tissue & Infectious...
Pathways Case Studies: May 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for May include the following sub-specialties: Cytopathology, Gastroenterology...
Meet Me at the Microscope at USCAP 2020 - Insights
Mayo Clinic pathologists, researchers, and a wide spectrum of allied health staff will be in Los Angeles, California, for the 109th United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Meeting (USCAP). Visit us at booth #716 on March 2 - 4, 2020...
New Test Options for NTRK Gene Fusions - Insights
The presence NTRK gene fusions is one of the eligibility requirements for the recently FDA-approved therapy Vitrakvi (larotrectinib), a therapy indicated in adult and pediatric patients with solid tumors regardless of the type of tumor....
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.
Patient Story Features the Importance of Neuroimmunology - Insights
Sean Pittock, M.D., and Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., were featured in a Post Bulletin series about autoimmune neurology disorders and the research and services that Mayo Clinic offers patients.
Neuroimmunology: Updates and antibody test utilization - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., reviews the use of neurological phenotype-based evaluations, the move away from the paraneoplastic evaluation, and upcoming changes to test profiles.