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Lyme Disease, Part 2: Borrelia mayonii-A New Cause of Lyme Disease in Upper Midwest - Insights
In this “Hot Topic,” Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discusses how Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States and Europe and caused primarily by Borrelia burgdorferi in the United States, while B burgdorferi, B afzelii,...
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Infective Endocarditis - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Robin Patel, M.D., will review the laboratory methods used to diagnose infectious endocarditis. Specifically, she’ll discuss the role of blood cultures, nucleic acid amplification tests, histopathology, and...
Pathways Case Studies: July 2020 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for July include the following sub-specialties: Bone and Soft Tissue & Pulmonary,...
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Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 27 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Neuropathological findings in COVID-19: an autopsy cohort
An uncommon antibody, a life restored: Jori Pearson - Insights
Sophisticated laboratory testing solved a medical riddle and finally got Jori Pearson back on his feet, doing what he loves.
Hospitals and health systems - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories can help hospital laboratories leverage the power of their labs through advanced, high-quality testing, customized consultative services, and tailored business solutions.
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...
Pathways Case Studies: April 2022 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for April include the following sub-specialties: Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology,...
Including carrier screening, molecular testing, and cytogenetic analysis, Mayo Clinic Laboratories prenatal evaluations provide vital insights for prospective and expecting parents.
Learn how the pulmonary pathology section at Mayo Clinic Laboratories can provide second-opinion consultations on a broad range of neoplastic and nonneoplastic thoracic cases, including primary ciliary dyskinesia.
Learn more about our pediatric oncology testing, which was carefully developed by a team of experts to provide efficient, actionable answers.
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Week in Review: March 11 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: MN has 14 hospitals in Newsweek's U.S. Top 500; Mayo best in the world, medical supplies head to Ukraine from Rochester, and how does your body react to stress?
Genetic liver disease - Insights
Identifying underlying genetic disorders plays an important role in the treatment and care of patients with liver disease. Appropriate use of screening tests in routine clinical practice can rule out possible causes of liver disease and...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Amprion, a global leader advancing diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders through seed amplification testing, today announced a collaboration to expand access to Amprion's SAAmplify–αSYN (CSF) test across the...
B-cell and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia - Insights
Find out how our suite of B-cell and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia tests can detect genetic subgroups and assist in treatment selection.
Is the term "outreach" obsolete? - Insights
In a competitive outpatient testing market, choosing a laboratory is discretionary. With the goal of becoming the laboratory of choice for discretionary outpatient testing, it no longer matters if it is called “inreach” or “outreach.” While...
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Robin Patel, M.D., Featured on Antimicrobial Resistance Panel on Capitol Hill - Insights
Leading the charge to help educate and find solutions to the antimicrobial resistance crisis is Robin Patel, M.D., as she recently served on a congressional briefing panel.
What's New in Health Care Reform: Dec.12 - Insights
Top highlights include: how hospitals are fighting burnout, U.S. health spending hits $3.5 trillion but growth slows, why states might start taxing opioids, telemedicine in reverse. and health care providers are teaming with chatbots to...
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What's New in Health Care Reform: Feb. 13 - Insights
Top highlights include: College education doesn't protect against Alzheimer's, A.I. shows promise as a physician assistant, how machine learning is crafting precision medicine, CVS introduces new concept store with more health care, and...
Top Gun Phlebotomy - Butterfly Use: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., will discuss recent information on the advantages and disadvantages of using butterfly needles for blood collection.
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...
Performed on cerebrospinal fluid, Mayo Clinic’s RT-QuIC prion test can distinguish prion disease from other types of rapidly progressive dementias to enhance patient care.
Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have revolutionized MRIs by increasing the clinical utility and detection sensitivity of these exams. GBCAs also contain gadolinium, a rare earth metal with unique chemical properties. This article...
Personal journey shapes unique perspective: Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights
Dr. Linda Hasadsri’s firsthand encounter with the genetic tests she’s helped develop has provided rare insight into testing quality and implications, enhancing their ability to advocate for the value of testing and infusing their work with...
The prostate health index or phi test reduces the need for prostate cancer biopsies by 30 percent.
Mayo Clinic Labs @Work: Katie Perry - Insights
Katie Perry’s work as a supervisor for the Mayo Lab Inquiry call center helps ensure that clients get the information they need, when they need it, and smooths the way for tests to be completed without delay.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: January 2 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Sarcomas are a recently identified group of undifferentiated round/spindle cell neoplasms with a predilection for the head and neck region.
Connect with us at the 65th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition to learn how our evaluations can inform your clinical practice. Schedule a one-on-one session with our representatives.
Update on 2021 WHO classification of lung tumors - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Anja Roden, M.D., discusses new entities and changes of terminology in the 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) classification of lung tumors as well as the nomenclature in small biopsies.
Pediatric neuro-oncology informative cases - Insights
Neuro-oncology is a complex field undergoing rapid changes with the advancement and evolution of sophisticated genetic testing. Evidence continues to grow in support of broad molecular and cytogenetic analysis for patients with brain...
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Learn more Mayo Clinic Laboratories robust menu of newborn screening testing, which includes both primary and second-tier biochemical and molecular evaluations.
Respiratory viruses - Insights
Browse our full suite of serology and PCR testing for respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and more.
Check out how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ digital pathology initiative integrates digital infrastructure to deliver digital workflows for patients to improve overall care.
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Check out how chromosomal microarray testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories can help optimize treatment for neurological tumors.
One Test, Multiple Targets: Zeroing in on Autoimmune Movement Disorders - Insights
A movement disorder might be caused by the body’s immune system, which is meant to fight infections, suddenly attacking the brain. Fortunately, an “autoimmune movement disorder” can often be treated—once its cause is discovered.
Solutions for Common Service Recovery Challenges - Insights
Despite our best efforts, customer service failures do happen, but good service recovery tools can turn failures into positive customer experiences.
Focused Pharmacogenomics Panel [Test in Focus] - Insights
Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., explains Mayo Clinic Labs’ new focused pharmacogenomics panel, a real-time, PCR-based testing approach that assesses 10 genes known for their drug-gene associations, to provide guidance on medication selection for...
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.
Antifungal Drug Susceptibility Testing of Yeast: A Primer for Beginners - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., discusses susceptibility testing of yeast for those who are considering performing it in their laboratory, perhaps for the first time, or for those who choose to send their yeast isolates...
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JoAnne Michael’s symptoms started with dizziness and forgetfulness before down spiraling into severe confusion, crying jags, and brain seizures. ER doctors at her local hospital initially thought she was on drugs. JoAnne, terrified,...
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What You Should Know about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Insights
A Wisconsin woman has died of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in what Wisconsin health officials have confirmed is the first documented death from the infection in the state. Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory...