Medical Drones: High Hopes, Grounded in Science - Insights
While online retailers experiment with drones as a way to swiftly deliver consumer purchases, laboratory medicine physicians and scientists have a lifesaving goal: using drones to rapidly deliver laboratory specimens.
September 2023 - Cytopathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Cytopathology.
Mayo Clinic Team to Combat Arboviruses and Future Infectious Disease Threats in Belize - Insights
Mayo Clinic and the University of Notre Dame’s Eck Institute for Global Health have launched a four-tiered joint project to better characterize and further assist in the detection of vector-borne infectious diseases in Belize.
Building a Scientific Collaborative Space - Insights
Combining innovative Mayo Clinic laboratories with medical businesses and creative start-up companies will help Rochester—and benefit patients.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: Feb. 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 February 2019.
CPT codes and LOINC update: November 2022 - Insights
This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of November.
CPT codes and LOINC update: January 2022 - Insights
CPT code updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of January.
Preparation of Platelet-Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing - Insights
In this months "Hot Topic," Christopher Desens, MLS(ASCP) discusses the preparation of platelet-poor plasma for coagulation testing.
Laboratory testing utilization: Coccidioides immitis/posadasii serologic testing - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Elitza Theel, Ph.D., shares the recommended approach to serologic testing for assessment or infection with coccidioides.
Direct immunofluorescence for autoimmune bullous diseases - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Julia Lehman, M.D., discusses a recent change to the direct immunofluorescence assay, specifically the addition of the IgG4 conjugate.