New test distinguishes between prion disease and other causes of rapidly progressive dementia - Insights

Performed on cerebrospinal fluid, Mayo Clinic’s RT-QuIC prion test can distinguish prion disease from other types of rapidly progressive dementias to enhance patient care.

Driving change in women's health testing through pioneering research and novel testing strategies - Insights

New diagnostic tests specifically for conditions that predominantly or only affect women, such as autoimmune diseases and gynecological cancers, are empowering female patients and their physicians to make informed decisions.

Krabbe disease added to federal newborn screening panel - Insights

Thanks to advocacy work by a group of medical experts, including some from Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services now recommends all states screen for infantile Krabbe disease to help save newborn lives.

tp53_mutation_testing_algorithm.pdf

© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 04/2023 Patient diagnosed with either chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or a lymphoid or hematologic neoplasm other...

infectious_endocarditis_diagnostic_testing_for_identification_of_microbiological_etiology.pdf

© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 08/2023 This algorithm is intended for use in patients with clinical and/or echocardiographic findings suggestive of infective...

CPT codes and LOINC update: December 2022 - Insights

This page includes updates posted to the site during the month of December.

myeloproliferative_neoplasm_a_diagnostic_approach_to_bone_marrow_evaluation.pdf

© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. 08/2023 Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Bone Marrow Evaluation Clinical suspicion of myeloproliferative...

MCL @Work: Michael Goard - Insights

More than 17 years ago, Michael Goard started his career at Mayo Clinic in Specimen Operations. Today, he takes great pride in his role as a field service manager working with clients and making a difference for our patients.

MCL @Work: Rachel Freeman - Insights

Rachel is a referral specialist serving as the important link between Mayo Clinic Laboratories and our clients. With an eye on quality assurance, she helps patients and clinicians get answers faster.

MCL @Work: Jessica Balcom - Insights

In 2010, Jessica Balcom began her career with Mayo Clinic supporting molecular testing in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology with a joint appointment in the Mayo Clinic Cystic Fibrosis Center. Now she serves as a...