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TPMT Testing in Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease [Test in Focus] - Insights

Detection of individuals with low thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity who are at risk for excessive myelosuppression or severe hematopoietic toxicity when taking thiopurine drugs.

PathWays Case Studies: Nov. 2018 - Insights

Mayo Clinic laboratory experts share three case studies in this month’s “PathWays” post and are challenging you to test your Clinical Pathology, Molecular Diagnostic, Hematopathology, and Dermatology pathology knowledge. Review the cases,...

April 2021 — Dermatopathology - Insights

This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Dermatopathology.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: September 6 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Outcomes of tricuspid valve repair with artificial neochordae in pediatric and adult patients

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 - 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.

Microlearning: All the Small Things - Insights

As the saying often goes, “It’s the small things that matter the most.” Jeremy Zacher, Education Specialist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, discusses "microlearning" as a way of delivering learning content in...

December 2022 - 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.

Final Rule on LDTs May Be Coming Soon: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the...

Black History Month: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to honor Black...

Mayo Clinic Study on Plasma Ceramides Featured in Clinical Laboratory News - Insights

Clinical Laboratory News recently highlighted a Mayo Clinic study that shows how plasma ceramides may predict cardiovascular events in patients with or without coronary artery disease.

Industry Updates From the Nation's Capital: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss...

Join Mayo Clinic Laboratories at Crohn's and Colitis Congress - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a leader in gastroenterology and patient care, will be exhibiting at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress, a premier conference for health care professionals and researchers interested in inflammatory bowel disease...

Week in Review: January 13 - Insights

Topic highlights include: With attention to mpox fading, health officials fear infections will go undetected and unreported, As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers, FDA approves Alzheimer's drug that appears to modestly...

The Gift Of Organ Donation - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Medhat Askar, M.D., Ph.D., MSHPE, FRCPath, Professor of Pathology, Texas A&M College of Medicine, and Director of Clinical Services, National Marrow Donor...

Week in Review: January 20 - Insights

Topic highlights include: Phoenix Children’s opens specialty clinic at Avondale campus, Moderna says RSV vaccine is effective in older adults, WHO questions severity of XBB.1.5 COVID subvariant as U.S. cases rise

National symposium to feature Ana Casanegra, M.D. reviewing direct-acting anticoagulants - Insights

On Dec. 4, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will host the Friday Satellite Symposium A Case-Based Workshop: Clinical and Laboratory Aspects of Hemophilia and Thrombosis, preceding the 62nd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and...

Join us at the 12th Annual Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Drug Development Summit - Insights

BioPharma Diagnostics executives will attend the 12th Annual Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Drug Development Summit, set to take place in Boston, Massachusetts, from April 23 –25. They will be available to meet with attendees to discuss how our...

Delivering Patient-Centered Care to Diverse Populations: Importance of Health Literacy, Cultural, and Linguistic Competency - Insights

In this sketchnote, Jennifer Mieres, M.D., discusses Northwell Health’s journey to empower a community to care through a formalized diversity and inclusion strategy, education, and outreach.

Health Equity, Historical Trauma, and Resilience - Insights

In this sketchnote, Bruce Thao discusses how historical trauma and resilience impact health equity and their effects on a community. He challenges health care to act and calls for education for providers and health care professionals to...

Supporting a Culture of Being "Color Brave" - Insights

In this sketchnote, Kulleni Gebreyes, M.D., discusses the role of race and cultivating a culture of being "color brave." She calls on us to be reflective and curious about our interactions to build awareness of our own biases and...

Graduating from the Mayo Clinic MLS Program - Insights

Makenzie Fong, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2018, reflects on her time in the MLS program.

A Development Framework for Emerging and New Leaders - Insights

Amy Seegmiller-Renner, Education Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, discusses a development framework for emerging and new leaders.

Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., Elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology - Insights

Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., Director of the Mycology and Mycobacteriology Laboratories and Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, has been elected to a Fellowship in the American...

Robin Patel, M.D., Elected to 2-Year Term on ASM Board of Directors - Insights

Robin Patel, M.D., Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology and a Consultant in the Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Laboratories at Mayo Clinic, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the American Society for...

The laboratory's role in spurring innovation: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins “Answers From the Lab” for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology...

Respiratory illness updates and health care economics - Insights

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology...

CPT codes and LOINC update: December 2020 - Insights

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of December.

CPT codes and LOINC update: July 2021 - Insights

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of July.

CPT codes and LOINC update: February 2021 - Insights

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of February.

World Blood Donor Day: June 14 - Insights

Celebrate World Blood Donor Day on Wednesday, June 14, by donating this life-saving gift and thanking blood donors who already give to the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center and other blood donation centers. World Blood Donor Day is a day to...

CAP Today Article Highlights Mayo Medical Laboratories' Outreach Program - Insights

A recent article in CAP Today discusses the pros and cons of hospital outreach programs, and whether or not a local laboratory should accept an offer to be purchased. Baystate Health, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, uses Mayo Medical...

CPT codes and LOINC update: March 2022 - Insights

CPT Code updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of

CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2022 - Insights

This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of June.

CPT codes and LOINC update: September 2022 - Insights

This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September.

Mayo Medical Laboratories Rebrands Its Name as Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Insights

Mayo Medical Laboratories, the global reference laboratory of Mayo Clinic, has changed its name to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories at Executive War College - Insights

From April 30 to May 1, laboratory leaders will join together to address laboratory trends and challenges at the 25th annual Executive War College in New Orleans. This year, Curt Hanson, M.D., and Jane Hermansen are two of the featured...

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.

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.

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

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of August

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.

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., Presents the Need for Rapid Testing Against Diseases Like COVID-19 - Insights

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses the need for laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of fast-spreading viral infections.

W. (Andrew) Cousin, Jr., FACHE, Featured in Definitive Healthcare Panel on Value-Based Care - Insights

The purpose of the panel was to provide insight into how some health care systems are paving the way for value-based care.

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., Presents Legal Issues in Individualized Medicine at Precision Medicine Summit - Insights

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...