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Transfusion Toons: Ulex - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...

Turkey Tips for Thanksgiving - Insights

Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey can prove tricky for even the most experienced cooks. How big of a bird to select, how to thaw it in time, and how to avoid undercooking, overcooking or—even worse—food poisoning, are among the challenges...

February 2020 — Hematopathology - Insights

A 43-year-old female presents with seizures following weeks of progressive lower extremity numbness. Imaging reveals a contrast-enhancing parasagittal

November 2019 — Cytogenetics - Insights

A 30-year-old woman suffers a miscarriage, and the product of conception is sent for cytogenetic testing to rule out cytogenetic abnormalities. A

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...

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...

November 2023 - Laboratory Genetics and Genomics - Insights

This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.

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.

How to Give Effective Feedback - Insights

Thomas Huntley, MT(ASCP), Education Coordinator, discusses how to give effective feedback to diminish undesired behaviors, provide the opportunity for others to grow, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and discover personal changes...