PD-L1 Testing by Immunohistochemistry - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Anja Roden, M.D., discusses the role of PD-L1 interaction in the immune system, challenges of PD-L1 testing, and current PD-L1 companion testing in various tumor types.
National Stop The Bleed Day - Insights
Pat Hlavka, CSP, Safety Coordinator at Mayo Clinic, talks about the importance of National Stop The Bleed Day, a national awareness campaign about the top cause of preventable death in trauma.
Mayo Clinic Research Advances Diagnostics to Lead COVID-19 Pandemic Response - Insights
When COVID-19 spread across the U.S. in early March, Mayo Clinic’s Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory urgently responded.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 14 - Insights
This week’s research roundup features: Renal Neoplasia in Polycystic Kidney Disease: An assessment of Tuberous Sclerosis complex-associated Renal Neoplasia and PKD1/TSC2 contiguous gene deletion syndrome.
As a global reference laboratory integrated with a world-renowned academic health care institution, Mayo Clinic Laboratories helps providers advance patient care, strengthen your practice, and broaden access to specialized testing. Follow...
Peroxisomal biogenesis and metabolism - Insights
Learn more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ testing for peroxisomal biogenesis and metabolism disorders can assist in the identification of these sometimes fatal conditions.
Learn how the pulmonary pathology section at Mayo Clinic Laboratories can provide second-opinion consultations on a broad range of neoplastic and nonneoplastic thoracic cases, including primary ciliary dyskinesia.
Genetic Testing to Enhance Multiple Myeloma Treatment - Insights
Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer, but most people haven’t heard of it until they or someone they know is diagnosed with the disease. March is Myeloma Action Month—a time to focus attention on the fight against...
Updates Streamline Autoimmune Neurology Testing: Anastasia Zekeridou, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights
Anastasia Zekeridou, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' updated panels and methodology boost the accuracy and efficiency of testing for three autoimmune neurology biomarkers. Early diagnosis is key to managing debilitating...
Mass spectrometry-based assay detects viral antigens directly from clinical specimens - Insights
In a newly published study, a team from Mayo Clinic’s Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory has developed a mass spectrometry-based assay that’s able to detect COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogens from human proteins with, remarkably, 98% sensitivity...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Oct. 1 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights carcinoid heart disease in patients with bronchopulmonary carcinoid.
Sleep Disorder Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Determining orexin-A/ hypocretin-1 levels through CSF testing provides a sensitive and specific result to guide appropriate treatment for patients.
International contact information - Insights
Learn how to connect with Mayo Clinic Laboratories to discuss international testing.
Advanced Crohn's monitoring test launched by Mayo Clinic - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories introduces an advancement in the management of Crohn's disease with the release of a new laboratory test that measures Risankizumab levels in patients. This test will advance the therapeutic monitoring of Crohn's...
December 2023 - Cardiovascular and Infectious Diseases - 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 Cardiovascular Pathology and Infectious Diseases Pathology.
August 2023 - Bone & 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.
Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., Discusses New Blood Test on "Voice of America" - Insights
Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., a clinical chemist and Co-Director of Cardiovascular Laboratory Medicine at Mayo Clinic, discussed Mayo Clinic's new blood test that helps combat the leading cause of death in the U.S. on Voice of America.
"Mayo Ancestors" Statue at Mayo Clinic's Phoenix Campus #ThrowbackThursday - Insights
In December 2015, the bronze statue, "Mayo Ancestors,” featuring William Worrall Mayo, M.D., and sons William Mayo, M.D., and Charles Mayo, M.D., was unveiled in a dedication ceremony in the Heritage Plaza on the Phoenix campus.
April 2021 — Gastroenterology and Surgical Pathology Case 2 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Gastroenterology Pathology and Surgical Pathology.
CPT codes and LOINC update: September 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of September.
Mayo Clinic is pleased to announce the launch of "Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality, & Outcomes." An open-access, online medical research journal, "Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality, & Outcomes" is dedicated to...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: July 19 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Structural Cardiac Abnormalities in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation-Flutter and Myocardial Injury.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Dec. 25 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights global pulmonary vascular remodeling in pulmonary hypertension associated with heart failure and preserved or reduced ejection fraction.
Jane Hermansen, MT(ASCP), Discusses Potential Impact of Price Transparency Regulations - Insights
Jane Hermansen, MT(ASCP), was recently featured in 360Dx discussing new federal regulations aimed at hospital price transparency.
Nikola Baumann, Ph.D., Director of the Central Clinical Laboratory and Central Processing Laboratory, and Brooke Katzman, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Hospital Clinical Laboratory and Point of Care, at Mayo Clinic, recently discussed biotin...
Allan Jaffe, M.D., Discusses Effect of Highly Sensitive Cardiac Troponin in Healio - Insights
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels are strongly associated with the risk for incident heart failure. Allan Jaffe, M.D., Consultant and Chair of Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Core Laboratory Services, with a joint appointment in...
A Look Back at MLS Program - Insights
Alex Harker, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2017, takes a look back at the MLS program and highlights his experience.
MLS Clinical Rotations Spotlight: Phlebotomy - Insights
Ali Addesso, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science program, highlights her experience in Mayo Clinic’s Phlebotomy Laboratory during MLS clinical rotations.
Diva Salomão, M.D., has been named the Diversity Leader for the Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
Why Urinalysis Is My Favorite Course - Insights
Nikiesha Myers, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, talks about why Urinalysis has been her favorite course in the program.
Insight on Immunology - Insights
Francesca Scala, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, provides insight on immunology.
The following on demand education is related to Hematology, which is a key subfield within the medical laboratory science (MLS), focusing on the study of blood and blood-forming tissues to diagnose and monitor disorders such as anemia,...
Find out why testing for anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic and anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies is recommended for differential diagnosis.
Monthly updates to current procedural terminology (CPT) codes and logical observation identifiers names and codes (LOINC).
Disease-specific panels - Insights
Learn how disease-specific cancer panels help providers understand their patients’ risk of having a hereditary cancer syndrome.
Find out how patients with a cancer diagnosis can benefit from single-gene analysis to pinpoint whether the cancer is genetic in nature.
Sleep Disorder Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Determining orexin-A/ hypocretin-1 levels through CSF testing provides a sensitive and specific result to guide appropriate treatment for patients.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: July 11 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Comparison of two assays to diagnose herpes simplex virus in patients with central nervous system infections.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: June 13 - Insights
This week's research roundup feature: Plasma biomarkers for prediction of Alzheimer's disease neuropathologic change.
Labor Day Specimen Shipment Alert - Insights
Due to the Labor Day holiday (recognized on Monday, September 5th), 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.
Independence Day Specimen Shipment Alert - Insights
Due to the Independence Day holiday, 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.
Labor Day Holiday Shipment Schedules - Insights
Due to the Labor Day holiday (recognized on Monday, September 4th), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure specimen viability and avoid turnaround time delays, follow the guidelines...
Independence Day Specimen Shipment Alert - Insights
Due to the Independence Day holiday, 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.
Memorial Day Specimen Shipment Alert - Insights
Due to the Memorial Day holiday (recognized on Monday, May 30), 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...
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...
Introduction to Cost of Quality in the Laboratory - Insights
This "Phlebotomy" webinar will provide an introduction to cost of quality. The main components of the presentation will include discussions on the cost of attaining quality and the cost of poor quality.
Blood Diversion/Culture Contamination - Insights
PACE / State of FLThis “phlebotomy webinar” will address the evidence behind blood diversion as a mechanism to lower blood culture contamination rates and discuss the experience at Mayo Clinic Rochester with a pilot of one blood diversion...
Testing to Identify Clinically Significant Chromosomal Abnormalities - Insights
This week's featured chromosomal microarray test in focus is presented by William Sukov, M.D., a pathologist and cancer geneticist at Mayo Clinic. He discusses when this test should be used for patients with renal tumors.
CPT codes and LOINC update: May 2021 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of May.
CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2021 - Insights
The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of June.