Vaping-Associated Lung Injury May Be Caused by Toxic Chemical Fumes, Study Finds - Insights
A Mayo Clinic study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that lung injuries from vaping most likely are caused by direct toxicity or tissue damage from noxious chemical fumes.
Curtis Hanson, M.D., Discusses Prognostic Markers for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Insights
Curtis Hanson, M.D., discusses the importance of detecting immunoglobulin heavy-chain variable region gene (IGHV) when acquiring prognostic and potentially therapeutic information in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients in CAP TODAY.
Sleep Review explores orexin testing for narcolepsy with Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D. - Insights
Dr. Bornhorst explains orexin testing's role in diagnosing type 1 narcolepsy and the significance of its availability through Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Infliximab Test Now Validated for Inflectra - Insights
Mayo Clinic has completed validation of its existing Infliximab Quantitation with Reflex to Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum test for the new biosimilar
CPT codes and LOINC update: April 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of April.
CPT codes and LOINC update: November 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of November.
Using Statin Choice Decision-Aid Tool and Laboratory Testing to Reduce Cardiac Risk - Insights
With more than 70,000 uses worldwide and policy endorsements for its use (JAMA Article), the Mayo Clinic Statin Choice Decision-Aid tool is helping patients and their clinicians have meaningful conversations about whether or not to use...
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: November 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 November 2019.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: April 2020 - 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.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: August 2020 - Insights
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CPT Codes and LOINC Update: August 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 August 2019.
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.
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Discusses Effect of White-Footed Mouse on Lyme Disease - Insights
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Medical Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory and Co-Director of Vector-Borne Diseases Laboratory Services at Mayo Clinic, discusses why the role of the white-footed mouse is so important in spreading...
Leslie Donato, Ph.D., Discusses New Lab Testing Options to Evaluate IBS-D Patients - Insights
Leslie Donato, Ph.D., Consultant in Cardiovascular Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Core Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, recently authored an article in "Medical Lab Management" on new laboratory testing options to evaluate irritable bowel...
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses the need for laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of fast-spreading viral infections.
Jane Hermansen, MT(ASCP), on What We Learned from the Promise of Theranos - Insights
Jane Hermansen, Manager, Outreach and Network Development, is featured on the cover of October’s MedicalLab Management where she takes a good look at lessons to be learned from Theranos.
The purpose of the panel was to provide insight into how some health care systems are paving the way for value-based care.
In May, we wrote about the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program's 30th anniversary. As of June 26, all three chicks have been named and have fledged. View this post to see the photos of little Generose, Epic, and Lucky Lindy.
Michael Henry, M.D., Receives Outstanding Physician/Scientist Educator Award - Insights
Michael Henry, M.D., Consultant in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, has received the 2017 Outstanding Physician/Scientist Educator Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences for his long-term and significant commitment to...
Sharon Zehe, J.D., an attorney at Mayo Clinic and Vice President of Business Affairs for Mayo Medical Laboratories, recently presented at the HIMSS Precision Medicine Summit in Boston on "Four Issues for Providers of Precision Medicine."
Fergus Couch, Ph.D., Awarded Breast Cancer Research Foundation Grant - Insights
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation has awarded a research grant to Fergus Couch, Ph.D., for his research proposal, “Inherited Genetic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer.” Dr. Couch will receive $250,000 to use toward his research efforts...
Message to Our Health Care Partners During Unsettling Times - Insights
As we enter a second week of protest and unrest throughout the nation sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, we want to recognize the heartache and pain felt because of these events. Added to the uncertainty with...
Challenges of Patient Education: Helping Patients Understand Relevant Medical Information - Insights
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Cori Berg, M.S.N., R.N., instructor in nursing for the Center for
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.
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., on Testing for Viral Gastroenteritis - Insights
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., Director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory in the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, recently spoke with Consultant360 regarding testing for viral gastroenteritis.
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: June 7 - Insights
Featured abstract: Nuclear GSK-3β and oncogenic KRas lead to the retention of pancreatic ductal progenitor cells phenotypically similar to those seen in IPMN.
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses COVID-19 testing in Wired - Insights
Dr. Binnicker weighed in on the impact of false positive test results, as well as testing's role in a larger strategy to control the virus.
Findings show 86 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota associated with the rally, but notes that number underestimates the event's full impact in the state.
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., answers questions about COVID-19 testing in AAMC News - Insights
Dr. Pritt joins a group of testing experts to sort through the information and help clear up confusion about COVID-19 testing.
Robin Patel, M.D., weighs in on joint infection testing in genomeweb - Insights
Dr. Patel, director of Mayo Clinic's Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory, discussed the future of testing for joint and bone infections.
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...
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Discusses Minnesota Bugs to Watch out for This Summer - Insights
In a recent article in the Star Tribune, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, weighs in on bugs present in Minnesota to watch out for this...
Since the pandemic hit, she's spent a great deal of time vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: September 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 September 2019.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: June 2020 - 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 June.
Team Bonding in the MLS Program - Insights
Francesca Scala, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2018, talks about the importance of team bonding in the MLS program.
Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program—Celebrating 30 Years #ThrowbackThursday - Insights
Since 1987, falcons have found a home on top of the tall buildings of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During nesting season (approximately mid-March to late June), a live camera offers 24/7, real-time views of where they live and raise...
Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology staff members in Rochester generously donated more than 500 books to the Pediatrics Unit to be used as part of a Mayo Clinic Volunteer Program.
Will Laxen Receives Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence - Insights
Will Laxen, Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, was recently awarded the Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence for his continuous commitment to quality and service.
1889: Rochester's First Operating Room #ThrowbackThursday - Insights
When Saint Marys Hospital opened on September 30, 1889, it included the city’s first operating room that wasn’t also someone’s bedroom or office.
James Stubbs, M.D., Elected President of American Board of Pathology - Insights
James Stubbs, M.D., Chair of the Division of Transfusion Medicine in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, has been elected President of the American Board of Pathology.
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Elected President of Clinical Immunology Society - Insights
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Clinical Immunology Society.
2017 Mayo Medical Laboratories Lab Week Door Winner - Insights
We wrapped up another fun National Medical Laboratory Professional’s Week with a door-decorating contest, weekly quizzes, and, of course, treats. This year’s theme was, “All-Stars Laboratory Team: Teaming up for Patient Care.” We ended up...
Cases with Dr. Keeney: Case #3 - Insights
This case presents an unusual colon polyp on an asymptomatic early 70 year-old male. At the time of screening colonoscopy, two small left colon polyps were noted and excised. What is the diagnosis?
On March 21, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, presented “Advances in Diagnosing Tickborne Diseases” during a live webcast for the Centers...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 6 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Clinical impact of KIR haplotypes in 10/10 HLA-matched unrelated donor-recipient pairs undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Cases with Dr. Keeney: Case #4 - Insights
This case presents a female patient in her 70s with pain in the right upper quadrant. An ultrasound showed pelviectasis bilaterally, right greater than left. What is the diagnosis?
Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., Discusses Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies - Insights
Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., was featured in an article in "360Dx" discussing therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (t-mAbs).