Test panel guides diagnosis of early onset IBD: Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights
Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' test panel provides comprehensive evaluation of patients with suspected monogenic early onset inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Accurate diagnosis is key to guiding therapy...
New tests launched in April - Insights
In April 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced fourteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Assay stratifies pregnant women's preeclampsia risk: Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D. - Insights
Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique assay identifies pregnant women at risk of developing preeclampsia with severe features. Test results can guide clinical management, to safeguard maternal and neonatal...
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New tests launched in July - Insights
In July 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced fifteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Autoimmune Gastrointestinal Dysmotility Evaluation [Test in Focus] - Insights
Divyanshu (Div), Dubey, M.B.B.S, gives an overview of the new Autoimmune Gastrointestinal Dysmotility Evaluation available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing compares to...
Assay identifies patients eligible for new ovarian cancer drug: Maryam Shahi, M.D. - Insights
Maryam Shahi, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique biomarker test (TEST ID: AFOLR) determines which patients would likely benefit from a new treatment for recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. Disease recurrence is common, and...
Urinary Steroid Profile [Test in Focus] - Insights
Irina Bancos, M.D. gives an overview of this test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing compares to other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be taken...
Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., explains the advantages that Mayo Clinic Laboratories' oral fluid drug screening offers over typical urine tests. Oral samples are easier to collect and harder to adulterate.
Learn why liquid biopsy testing is a viable alternative to tissue-based biopsy testing for certain patients with cancer.
Histiocytic neoplasms - Insights
Learn more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ next-generation sequencing panel for histiocytic neoplasms can help physicians accurately diagnose patients and guide treatment for their patients.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Insights
Learn how we increase the quality of care by performing all of our chronic lymphocytic leukemia testing at a single facility.
Lung Cancer Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Mayo Clinic Laboratories innovates at the speed of medical advancement, and offers comprehensive options for diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive lung cancer testing.
Learn about our hereditary cancer test offerings, including single-gene assays that evaluate specific genes already identified in a parent.
Learn how reliable laboratory diagnosis of a platelet disorders can impact patients’ and their family members' clinical management and outcomes.
Axonal autoimmune neuropathies - Insights
Find out about our panel-based approach to axonal autoimmune neuropathies, which we recommend because of the overlap in clinical symptoms.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 1 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: A lncRNA from the FTO locus acts as a suppressor of the m6A writer complex and p53 tumor suppression signaling.
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.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Age-based versus young-adult thresholds for nephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy and prognostic implications for CKD.
Tissue testing for COVID-19 - Insights
Being able to identify SARS-CoV-2 in tissue is key to better understand the virus that causes COVID-19. Now, a first-of-its-kind test that detects SARS-CoV-2 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue is available from Mayo Clinic...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: July 18 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Natural history, predictors of development of extramedullary disease, and treatment outcomes for patients with extramedullary multiple myeloma.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): The 5 W's and How - Insights
PACE / State of FLIn this “Phlebotomy Webinar” we will review the who, what, why, where, when and how of well written effective procedures that can: help to improve the quality of work within the organization, help reduce the number of...
Thanksgiving Specimen Shipping Guidelines and Schedule - Insights
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday (recognized on Thursday, Nov. 28), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for...
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.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a leading global reference laboratory, and Progentec Diagnostics, a digital health and biomarker technology-based company focused on autoimmune conditions, today announced a strategic collaboration to bring...
Featured new tests in quarter one of 2025 - Insights
In the first quarter of 2025, Mayo Clinic Laboratories expanded its test catalog with several innovative new tests.
Severe storms affecting FedEx hub in Memphis, TN - Insights
Due to severe weather affecting the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee, delays are anticipated. The Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Global Logistics team will be diverting work to other commercial shipping options.
Antimicrobial Crisis: A Silent Threat Claiming Lives - Insights from Dr. Robin Patel - Insights
Globally, five million deaths are associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance each year, but the complexity of the issue is there is no single solution because we need to use antibiotics. It’s about finding a different way to live...
Jason Hipp, M.D., Ph.D., named chair of DLMP's new Division of Clinical Informatics - Insights
Dr. Hipp is a board-certified pathologist with fellowship training in pathology informatics, as well as artificial intelligence, machine, and deep-learning experience.
Independence Day Specimen Shipping Guidelines and Schedule - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming July 4th holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and...
Notification of Business Name Change to Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Insights
Effective November 9, 2018, our business name will change from Mayo Collaborative Services, LLC, doing business as (d/b/a) Mayo Medical Laboratories to Mayo Collaborative Services, LLC, d/b/a Mayo Clinic Laboratories. The change to Mayo...
Learn more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ genetic testing for pancreatic disease can provide a clearer understanding of a patient’s condition.
In 2020, Mayo Clinic Laboratories launched more than 100 new tests. Driven by a patient-centered philosophy, our experts, laboratories, and facilities make it possible to develop new tests that transform medicine worldwide.
Lab Billing, Coding, and Compliance: A 2025 Overview - Insights
Register now – July 8, 2025: PACE / State of FL - This webinar will discuss a range of critical topics essential for laboratory billing, coding, and compliance. Key areas of focus will include understanding and navigating National Correct...
How Pathologists Support Successful Laboratory Outreach - Insights
A pathologist’s collaboration with the outreach team and referring physicians strengthens the program and provides the best service for patients.
Assay monitors response to monoclonal antibody therapy: Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D. - Insights
Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay provides therapeutic drug monitoring of risankizumab, or RISA. Test results help guide care for patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn's...
Autopsy Lab - Lean Transformation - Insights
PACE/State of FLThis webinar will provide an in-depth look at the efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Autopsy Lab through Lean principles. The presentation will outline the steps taken to set the foundation for Lean...
Metagenomic Sequencing - A Tool for Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infection - Insights
PACE / State of FL This webinar will cover metagenomic sequencing for diagnosing central nervous system infection. Content will be shared regarding technical details, clinical applications, and results interpretation, drawing on both...
Sickle cell disease: How new technologies are transforming patient lives - Insights
In this “Future Direction of Laboratory Medicine” webinar, Maggie DiGuardo, M.D., and Justin Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D., will review the current knowledge regarding sickle cell disease from its genetic cause to the myriads of effects it can...
Manage to Reimbursement - Insights
PACE/State of FL This webinar will provide a methodology for laboratory leadership to review their test menu for assays that most impact the financial health of their laboratory.
The Quality Auditor Role - Assessing the Laboratory - Insights
PACE/State of FL Internal assessments are integral to a laboratory’s quality management system (QMS). They allow laboratories to evaluate compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and laboratory operational practices....
What's New in Quality and Regulatory? [2023] - Insights
PACE / State of FL This “Continual Improvement” webinar will provide an overview of the most common CLIA deficiencies in 2022 and ideas for avoiding noncompliance. The presenters will also review new CMS rules for remote review that were...
PACE / State of FLThis "Phlebotomy Webinar" will review proper blood culture collection techniques and demonstrate how specimen quality can impact patient care.
T-cell Lymphoma [Test in Focus] - Insights
Andrew Feldman, M.D., discusses the different tools and techniques Mayo Clinic Laboratories uses to accurately diagnose and classify T-cell lymphomas to help provide clinicians with the diagnostic answers they need to treat their patients.
Hepatitis C Virus Genotypic Antiviral Drug Resistance [Test in Focus] - Insights
Joseph Yao, M.D., gives an overview of this new test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be...
Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, PCR, Feces [Test in Focus] - Insights
The new Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, PCR, Feces test is now available to the Mayo Clinic practice and Mayo Medical Laboratories clients.
Understanding a Broken Heart: Genetic Testing After Sudden Cardiac Death - Insights
PACE/State of FLPresentation Recording Coming Soon Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a devastating event that occurs unexpectedly, often without any prior symptoms. This webinar will discuss how postmortem genetic testing may be used in...
Optimizing Cancer Care: ASCO Guidelines for Germline Genetic Testing - Insights
PACE / State of FL - This webinar will delve into the latest ASCO guidelines for selection of germline genetic testing panels for cancer patients. Key topics include the importance of taking and recording a detailed family and personal...
Test helps identify elusive central nervous system pathogens: Robin Patel, M.D. - Insights
Robin Patel, M.D., explains how a new Mayo Clinic Laboratories' assay can identify central nervous system pathogens that standard tests fail to detect. Rapid, precise diagnosis is essential to preventing long-term effects from these...
4 statistics that showcase the broad impact of laboratory medicine - Insights
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is a time to appreciate the profound impact of laboratory medicine on healthcare and innovation.