Meet Mayo Clinic Experts at the 65th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is excited to participate in the 65th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition, which will take place in San Diego on Dec. 9–12, 2023.
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.
Blood clots in the heart are common in patients with COVID-19 - Insights
A small but in-depth study conducted a postmortem evaluation of the heart tissue of 15 patients with COVID-19, including the first postmortem cardiac findings of three patients who had cleared the virus.
CPT codes and LOINC update: July 2024 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of July.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What Are the "ABCs" of Avoiding Ticks? - Insights
It's time to start preparing for what could be a bumper crop of ticks across the U.S. As the last of the winter's snow melts, ticks start coming up from under the grass looking for a blood meal. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Bobbi Pritt,...
Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 Ways to Avoid Ticks - Insights
Whether you’re camping, hiking, or just playing near woods this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tick bites should be top of mind. Bobbi Pritt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic parasitic diseases expert, weighs in on ways to...
"Mayo Clinic Minute": Rajiv Pruthi, M.B.B.S., Discusses Blood Test Basics - Insights
When you have a physical exam, often you'll get a routine blood test. By measuring components in your blood, the test may reveal issues that need further evaluation. Rajiv Pruthi, M.B.B.S., a Mayo Clinic hematologist, explains what health...
September 2023 - Laboratory Genetics & 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.
Looking ahead to Clinical Rotations - Insights
Makenzie Fong, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, looks ahead to clinical rotations in the program.
What's New in Health Care Reform: Feb. 6 - Insights
Top highlights include: New U.S. experiments aim to create gene-edited human embryos, death-cap mushrooms are spreading across North America, daily exercise has been shown to lower blood pressure, scans show female brains remain youthful as...
Phlebotomy Top Gun: Order of Draw-Do We Still Care? - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., will cover the need and evidence behind following the order of draw recommendations for routine blood collection. Specifically, does evidence demonstrate a need to collect serum tubes...
A Snapshot of Mayo Clinic's Medical Laboratory Science Program - Insights
Ciara Dollar, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, provides a quick snapshot of what life in the program is like.
Tools for Creating Efficiencies within an Education Office - Insights
Sharon Preuss, Program Manager of Education at Mayo Medical Laboratories, highlights tools for creating efficiencies within an education office.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile [Test in Focus] - Insights
Jeffrey (Jeff) Meeusen, Ph.D., gives an overview of the new nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) lipoprotein profile available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon...
Patients with Blood Cancer Precursor at Risk of Developing Cancer Even after 30 Years - Insights
Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance are at risk of progressing to multiple myeloma or a related cancer─even after 30 years of stability, according to findings of a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: March 14 - Insights
This week's Research Roundup features: Novel through-the-scope suture closure of colonic Endoscopic Mucosal resection defects.
Sharon Zehe, J.D., Discusses the Risks of Open-Source Genetic Databases - Insights
Sharon Zehe, J.D., an attorney for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and a genetic privacy expert, discusses the risks utilizing open-source genetic databases.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 23 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Relationship between BCL2 mutations and follicular lymphoma outcome in the chemoimmunotherapy era.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 18 - Insights
Today's Topic Features: Clinical, histological and molecular profiling of different stages of alcohol-related liver disease.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 16 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Development and validation of an acute respiratory distress syndrome prediction model in Coronavirus Disease 2019: Updated lung injury prediction score.
Test selection guides - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories has created specialty-specific Test Selection Guides to help you find the right testing for patients quickly and easily.
Mayo Clinic Discovers Biological Markers That Could Guide Treatment for Prostate Cancer - Insights
Genetic alterations in low-risk prostate cancer diagnosed by needle biopsy can identify men that harbor higher-risk cancer in their prostate glands, Mayo Clinic has discovered.
October 2023 - Coagulation - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Coagulation.
October 2023 - Gynecological Pathology and Surgical Pathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case’s sub-specialties are Gynecological Pathology and Surgical Pathology.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is excited to participate in the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, taking place in person in Boston on April 22–27, 2023.
December 2022 - Bone and Soft Tissue - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology.
October 2022 - Cardiovascular - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Cardiovascular Pathology.
That's a Wrap on Clinical Chemistry - Insights
Elizabeth Gamache, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, recaps her nine-week clinical chemistry course.
Find out more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ pediatric testing covers the full range of clinical specialties.
Graduation Is upon Us - Insights
Elizabeth Gamache, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, discusses the 2018's class impending graduation and what they have to look forward to afterward.
Autoimmune neurology evolution - Insights
Patients with autoimmune neurologic conditions deserve the best chance at an accurate diagnosis. These answers can make a real difference in a patient’s treatment and quality of life.
Ingenuity, collaboration, and expertise create a game-changing COVID-19 test swab - Insights
A massive effort culminated in Mayo Clinic designing, testing and mass-manufacturing a 3D-printed mid-turbinate swab for COVID-19 testing.
The Ignorance of Laboratory Medicine - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., reflects on the "ignorance" of laboratory medicine among clinical colleagues.
Mayo Clinic Researchers Develop Prediction Tool for Kidney Stones - Insights
Mayo Clinic researchers are tracking the familiar characteristics of kidney stone formers in an online prediction tool that could help sufferers anticipate if they'll experience future episodes.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ genetic counselors are experts on heritable illness who provide a wealth of knowledge to guide appropriate testing utilization and interpret results.
Clean and dry kidney stones - Insights
To optimize laboratory evaluation of kidney stones, specimens must be both clean and dry. The sensitivity of the analytical method used to determine kidney stone composition requires samples be completely dry, since excess water in the...
Transplant Pathology Services at Mayo Clinic Laboratories
The transplant pathology section oversees heart and lung transplantation cases as well as biopsies from transplanted lungs and hearts.
Mary Jo Williamson discusses organizational alignment on Becker's Healthcare Podcast - Insights
Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast” to discuss organizational alignment during times of change. She shares her expertise on creating transparency, fostering open...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 2 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights the comparison of risk stratification models to predict recurrence and survival in pleuropulmonary solitary fibrous tumor.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: June 27 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: SARS-CoV-2 spike codon mutations and risk of hospitalization after antispike monoclonal antibody therapy in solid organ transplant recipients.
Dr. Morice discusses lab market trends with the Advisory Board - Insights
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., recently joined the Advisory Board for a webinar discussion on 2024 lab market trends. Dr. Morice covered the current lab market outlook, the priority trends, and opportunities for future growth.
Neuropathogy at Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Learn more about neuropathology at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, which provides expert second options across the spectrum of neurological disease.
The following resources can be used as a reminder for staff on the order of putting on and taking off PPE. The pocket cards can be formatted for two different paper sizes based on the number of cards that need to be printed. Print the...
Result interpretations - Insights
Through specimen validity testing and interpretive results reporting, Mayo Clinic Laboratories ensures the accuracy of every test result.
Payer Contracting for the Outreach Laboratory: The Basics - Insights
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A Reflection on the Past 12 Weeks of the MLS Program - Insights
Makenzie Fong, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, reflects on the past twelve weeks of the program.
Check out Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ biochemical and molecular testing options to diagnose creatine deficiency disorders.
Clinical Rotations, Here We Come! - Insights
Elizabeth Gamache, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, highlights her experience with clinical rotations.
Applying MASS-FIX to Urine Samples - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," David Murray, M.D., Ph.D., reviews the role of urine testing for monoclonal gammopathies and discusses Mayo Clinic’s use of MASS-FIX to replace traditional immunofixation testing.
The Essentials of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases: Newsfeed | Insights
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