When the pandemic began, Mayo Clinic and its partners across the state worked tirelessly to ramp up testing, investigate treatment, and explore vaccine development.
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.
MLS Clinical Rotations Spotlight: Hospital Clinical Lab - Insights
Montana Smith, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program, highlights her experience in Mayo Clinic’s Hospital Clinical Laboratory during MLS clinical rotations.
Saying Goodbye to the MLS Program - Insights
Ali Addesso, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2017, says goodbye to the MLS Program with a heartfelt "thank you" to her peers and teachers.
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...
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.
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?
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Advises Pathologists on Parasite Identification - Insights
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory and Co-Director of Vector-Borne Diseases Lab Services in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, was recently featured in an article in CAP TODAY...
NeurologyLive highlights work of Neuroimmunology Laboratory - Insights
Staff within Mayo Clinic’s Neuroimmunology Laboratory perform a unique clinical autoimmune serology service to patients by bridging a leading, one-of-kind autoimmune neurology practice with cutting-edge research.
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.
2020 COVID-19 Recap: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this...
COVID-19, Moving Forward: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi...
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., discusses COVID-19 testing in The Wall Street Journal - Insights
Dr. Morice, president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, weighs in on the role of testing and addresses how quickly a COVID-19 infection can be detected.
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., discusses progress in COVID-19 vaccine development - Insights
In a story on Washington D.C. Fox 5 News, Dr. Morice reviewed the significance of reports that a COVID-19 vaccine was found to be more than 90% effective.
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., weighs in on pooled molecular testing for SARS-CoV-2 - Insights
At the beginning of the pandemic, pooled testing was seen as a way to potentially conserve valuable testing resources, but logistical hurdles and other challenges have limited its usefulness.
Dendritic Cell Enumeration Test: Amir Sadighi Akha, M.D., D.Phil. - Insights
Amir Sadighi Akha, M.D., D.Phil., lab section director for Mayo Clinic's Cellular and Molecular Immunology Laboratory, joins this episode of the "Answers From the Lab" podcast. Dr. Sadighi Akha and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discuss dendritic cell...
FiveThirtyEight explores false negative COVID-19 test results with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. - Insights
Dr. Pritt reviews how the timing and method of testing can affect the reliability of COVID-19 test results.
COVID-19 weekly news: May 16-22 2022 - Insights
Topics include: COVID-19 update, tips for navigating a return to work with long COVID, and COVID-19 booster vaccinations extended to kids 5-11.
New COVID-19 variants: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
This week on "Answers From the Lab,” William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his...
Debunking mask myths: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this...
Soaring Interest in Health Care Professions: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this...
Masks and COVID-19 prevention: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this...
At-Home COVID-19 Tests: Dr. Brad Karon - Insights
This week on the podcast, Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., chair of Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Core Laboratory Services, joins "Answers From the Lab" with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D. This episode focuses on at-home...
Omicron Variant: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
This week on "Answers From the Lab," William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his...
Holiday Safety and COVID-19: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
This week on "Answers From the Lab," William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his...
The State of COVID-19 Now: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
This week on "Answers From the Lab," William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his...
Transfusion Safety in 2022: Experienced Phlebotomists and Electronic Systems are Key - Insights
This “phlebotomy webinar” will provide basic information on blood compatibility, the consequences of incompatibility and the recognition of an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction.
Blood Cultures: Practice, Utilization, and Challenges - Insights
This “Phlebotomy Webinar” will discuss types, sets, draws, and automated instruments for blood cultures.
Week in Review: January 27 - Insights
Topic highlights include: FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy, DNA from blood samples could help early cancer detection, Wisconsin researchers say, CDC informs staff of reorganization after pandemic criticisms
February 2023 - Cytogenetics and Laboratory Genetics & Genomics - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case's sub-specialties are Cytogenetics and Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
R. Ross Reichard, M.D., Featured in CAP Today - Insights
R. Ross Reichard, M.D., DLMP Vice Chair of Quality and Associate Chair of Practice, recently contributed to a College of American Pathologists (CAP) article in CAP Today. The article, "How the Laboratory Drives Patient Satisfaction,"...
Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists drive research and test development, and our assays are backed by some of the world’s leading subspecialists.
Preanalytical Variables - Insights
This "Phlebotomy webinar" will review the most common preanalytical variables that lead to blood specimen re-collection in the hospital environment.
Find out more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ pediatric testing covers the full range of clinical specialties.
Learn how our renal testing delivers accurate answers in concise reports that improve outlooks for patients with glomerular diseases.
Resources for patients - Insights
Discover helpful patient resources, including how to request an appointment at Mayo Clinic, test result information, information about diseases and conditions, Symptom Checker, and healthy lifestyle information.
Disaccharidase deficiency - Insights
Disaccharidases are enzymes that break down complex sugars, such as lactose, into simple sugars, like glucose, so the nutrients can be absorbed in the intestine. Patients with disaccharidases deficiencies in the duodenum can experience...
Learn how our cystatin C testing provides an index of glomerular filtration rate, which is the best indicator of overall kidney health and function.
Insect-borne disease - Insights
Find out more about our targeted approach to testing for the various diseases carried by a number of different insect species.
Phlebotomy Techniques Module Now Available - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education is pleased to announce the release of its third Phlebotomy Module on “Phlebotomy Techniques.” This will be the third of a series of six modules to be released by the MCL Education team over time. The...
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