New tests launched in December - Insights

In December 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced seventy-eight new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Applying Mayo Clinic MASSFIX 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 MASSFIX to replace traditional immunofixation testing.

Unraveling a diagnostic mystery: Ed Garber - Insights

Ed Garber spent months in physical and neurological decline while a cohort of care providers and specialists searched for the root cause of his symptoms. That search for answers ended after testing by Mayo Clinic Laboratories gave them the...

Sustainable bridges: Lab medicine & cardiology - Insights

In this episode, Jeffrey (Jeff) Meeusen, Ph.D., assistant professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and clinical chemist in the Division of Clinical Core Laboratory Services at Mayo Clinic, discusses the interface between...

New Tests Launched in April - Insights

In April 2019, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced nine new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Pathways Case Studies: May 2024 - Insights

Short, interactive case studies from Mayo Clinic physicians, scientists, and allied health staff

Benign Mimics of Malignant Breast Pathology - Insights

On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Erinn Downs, D.O., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, on the topic of benign mimics of malignant breast pathology.

Leveraging technology to transform Anatomic Pathology - Insights

As Mayo Clinic’s Anatomic Pathology moves from traditional glass slides to digital images, the advance in technology is achieving clear benefits in collaboration, learning, and patient care.

Lab Excellence: Spotlight on Laboratory Professionals - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Eric Hsi, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, about the lab’s important role in...

Thrombotic Microangiopathies (TMA) [Test in Focus] - Insights

Meera Sridharan, M.D., Ph.D., explains Mayo Clinic Labs’ testing approach for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). The serological complement panel examines nine analytes to gain a thorough understanding of the complement cascade to...

Breathing Easier: Immunotherapies for Asthma and Allergy - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Douglas McMahon, M.D., from the Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota, to discuss how the lab supports asthma and allergy medical practice.

Memorial Day Specimen Shipment Alert - Insights

Due to the Memorial Day holiday (recognized on Monday, May 31), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, plan ahead and...

New tests launched in August - Insights

In August 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced three new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Blood Cultures: Practice, Utilization, and Challenges - Insights

This “Phlebotomy Webinar” will discuss types, sets, draws, and automated instruments for blood cultures.

Improving diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories now offers a noninvasive approach for the molecular detection of H. pylori, with results that include prediction of clarithromycin resistance delivered within 24 hours.

Overcoming Common Barriers to Outreach Success - Insights

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by colleagues Ellen Dijkman Dulkes and Brianne Newton. They discuss common...

New Tests Launched in April - Insights

In April 2020, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced four new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Celiac Disease: Diagnostic Testing Algorithms - Insights

This three-part microlearning series is designed for healthcare professionals interested in understanding the diagnostic algorithms for celiac disease.

Creating an inclusive workplace: Addressing microaggressions - Insights

This month's microlearning discusses the importance of understanding microaggressions and provides practical strategies to address and prevent them from happening within the workplace.

A clearer path through a difficult diagnosis - Insights

The fourth episode of “Life of a Specimen” video series explores the diagnosis enabled by antibody testing on Joy Carol’s cerebrospinal cord fluid and how her test result illuminated a path forward.

Pediatric Autoimmune CNS Disorders Evaluation - Insights

The clinical presentations, evaluation (including diagnostic antibody testing), and treatment of autoimmune pediatric CNS disorders, including encephalitides and myelopathies.

Pediatric neuro-oncology informative cases - Insights

Neuro-oncology is a complex field undergoing rapid changes with the advancement and evolution of sophisticated genetic testing. Evidence continues to grow in support of broad molecular and cytogenetic analysis for patients with brain...

Molecular Mitochondrial Testing [Test in Focus] - Insights

The diagnosis of mitochondrial disease can be particularly challenging as the presentation can occur at any age, involve virtually any organ system, and be associated with widely varying severities. Due to the considerable overlap in the...

Navigating Feedback: A Conversation on Growth and Communication - Insights

In this episode of "Lab Medicine Rounds," Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., discuss practical tips on making feedback meaningful and

New Tests Launched in February - Insights

In February 2020, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced one new test along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Memorial Day Specimen Shipping Alert - Insights

Due to the Memorial Day holiday (recognized on Monday, May 26), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, please note the...

Mayo Clinic Labs @Work: Deb Wells - Insights

Deb Wells is the director of Quality Management Services at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. A science lover from a young age, Deb has long worked in medical laboratory science and is passionate about being an advocate for lab safety and quality.

Register today for Leveraging the Laboratory: Dimensions of Outreach - Insights

Are you looking to take your laboratory's outreach program to the next level? Our outreach conference will provide innovative views into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs. This exciting event will be held Sept....

How to Cut Costs without Cutting Corners - Insights

Nicole Folken, Education Specialist at Mayo Medical Laboratories, discusses how to cut costs without cutting corners when planning a conference or meeting.

CPT codes and LOINC update: October 2020 - Insights

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

CPT Codes and LOINC Update: April 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 April 2019.

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: 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.

Seeking a Regenerative Therapy for Chronic Dry Mouth - Insights

Mayo Clinic researchers are seeking a regenerative therapy for a vexing problem, particularly among cancer patients. How can medical providers treat a condition in which the mouth is so parched that it has an incessant feeling of a cotton...

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.

Register today for the APA Annual Meeting 2023 - Insights

Join us for the APA Annual Meeting 2023, the premier event for psychiatrists and mental health professionals. This year's meeting will be held May 20–24 in San Francisco and will feature an exciting program of educational sessions, expert...

CPT codes and LOINC update: April 2022 - Insights

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

Key performance indicators for laboratory outreach programs - Insights

Key performance indicators (KPIs) should be a part of every laboratory’s quality improvement plan, and that includes outreach-specific KPI metrics. Financial, internal-facing, and client-facing KPIs for outreach programs help to create a...

Cardiovascular laboratory: Biomarkers, testing, & clinical implications - Insights

In this episode, Vlad Vasile, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses cardiovascular risk testing, including biomarkers and clinical implications.

CPT codes and LOINC update: August 2024 - Insights

This page lists updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of August.

Lab Billing, Coding, and Compliance: A 2025 Overview - Insights

PACE/State of FL - Critical topics essential for laboratory billing, coding, and compliance.

Prostate Health Index (phi) [Test in Focus] - Insights

Useful For Assessing the patient’s probability of having detectable prostate cancer when totalprostate specific antigen (PSA) concentrations are between

Mayo Clinic Minute: The ABCs of Avoiding Ticks - Insights

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic parasitic diseases expert, says, as the last of the winter's snow melts, ticks start coming up from under the grass looking for a "blood meal." She says that this year, after a relatively mild winter, ticks...

Diagnostic Testing Algorithms for Celiac Disease - Insights

In this month's "Hot Topic," Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., co-director of the antibody immunology laboratory at Mayo Clinic, discusses celiac disease and the role of diagnostic testing algorithms.

Establishing a trusted lab partner in an evolving landscape - Insights

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, authored a Becker’s Healthcare article on how hospital laboratories can navigate times of change and uncertainty with the steadfast support...

Memorial Day Specimen Shipment Alert - Insights

Due to the Memorial Day holiday (recognized on Monday, May 29), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, please plan...

PDL1 Testing for Lung Cancer [A Test in Focus] - Insights

Audio Interview Testing When to Order Specimen Performance Immunotherapies have recently emerged as a therapeutic option for patients with non-small-cell

Sarcoma Targeted Gene Panel [Test in Focus] - Insights

Andre Oliveira, M.D., Ph.D., gives an overview of this testing available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing compares to previous testing approaches, and what clinical action...

Five steps for successful outreach program implementation - Insights

Learn the five elements essential to successfully implementing a complex outreach program project and what is at risk if you miss an element.

Managing Outpatient Interactions Beyond the Phlebotomy Setting - Insights

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, speaks with outreach solutions strategists Ellen Dijkman Dulkes and Brianne Newton. They...