New Tests Launched in July - Insights
In July 2020, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced one new test along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Collaboration identifies previously unknown blood clotting condition - Insights
A medical mystery surrounding a clotting disease spurred a collaboration between Mayo Clinic and University of Michigan Health to develop a new test methodology and the discovery of a previously unknown blood clotting condition.
Live and virtual meetings featuring general sessions, breakouts, panel discussions, and case studies, led by laboratory leaders and health care industry experts.
The ABCs of Lyme Disease - Insights
To help you learn more about Lyme disease, “The ABCs of Lyme Disease” flash cards include information about symptoms, treatment, and other important facts.
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Discusses Parasites with Outbreak News - Insights
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Lab and Co-Director of Vector-Borne Diseases Lab Services in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology, discusses a unique story with Outbreak News about a man, who...
Testing for COVID-19: Which test to use when? - Insights
If you need a test for COVID-19, a variety of options are now available. But how do you know which one is right for you? Use this guide from Mayo Clinic Laboratories to sort through the choices and help you decide.
Mayo Clinic neuropathologist Caterina Giannini, M.D., Ph.D., received the American Association of Neuropathologists’ (AANP) award for Meritorious Contributions to Neuropathology during the AANP’s 98th annual meeting in June.
Register today for Classical Hematology 2023 - Insights
Taking place on October 3–4, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota, the Classical Hematology 2023 conference focuses on addressing the evaluation of frequently encountered blood count abnormalities. The conference will also provide the latest...
Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities.
CPT codes and LOINC update: November 2024 - Insights
This page lists updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of November.
Study identifies critical link between inflammation and liver regeneration - Insights
Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have discovered a critical role that inflammation plays in liver regeneration after liver resection. While effective regeneration requires some inflammation, too much of it causes regeneration...
Unique collaboration advances discoveries for rare disease - Insights
The nonprofit patient advocacy group called The MOG Project supports patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), which is a rare and debilitating central nervous system demyelinating disorder. A...
Melanoma panel expands ability to diagnose tumors - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ MayoComplete Melanoma Panel is a comprehensive test that better informs the prognosis and treatment of melanoma. It can be applied to unusual tumors that haven’t yet been identified as melanoma as well as melanomas...
Expanded colorectal cancer panel tests more genes - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories has developed a new colorectal cancer test, the MayoComplete Colorectal Cancer Panel (Mayo ID: MCCRC), in response to the latest recommendations for testing and treatment from the American Society of Clinical...
Next-generation sequencing lung cancer panel identifies more genetic abnormalities - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new MayoComplete Lung Cancer Panel (Mayo ID: MCLNG) provides more information than single-gene assays and faster results than a comprehensive solid tumor panel that covers hundreds of genes.
Database of unsolved patient sequencing results yields new answers - Insights
Mayo Clinic launched an automated system called RENEW — reanalysis of negative whole-exome/genome data — in 2022 that tracks newly published discoveries of disease-causing genetic variants. Every three months, the system automatically...
GIST panel detects more gene mutations - Insights
The MayoComplete Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor evaluates for somatic mutations in solid tumor samples and determines microsatellite instability to confirm a diagnosis of GIST.
Transfusion Toons: Elutions Part II - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: A1 vs. A2 - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: DAT - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: Lab Safety - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: Indirect Anti-Globulin Test - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: Check Cells - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...
Eight Ways to Enhance Your Teaching and Learning - Insights
Jeremy Zacher, Education Specialist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, highlights eight ways to enhance your teaching and learning.
Transfusion Toons: Elutions - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched “Transfusion...
CPT codes and LOINC update: October 2022 - Insights
This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of October.
Artificial intelligence paves way for earlier detection of gastrointestinal cancers - Insights
Mayo Clinic researchers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to help increase polyp detection during colonoscopies and identify colorectal cancer at an early stage. Like facial recognition software that recognizes faces, this...
Elitza Theel, Ph.D., Featured in the Star Tribune - Insights
Dr. Theel, director, Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory, was recently highlighted in the Star Tribune's special issue featuring heroes of the pandemic.
CPT codes and LOINC update: July 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of July.
CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of June.
CPT codes and LOINC update: October 2023 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of October.
Identifying disease biomarkers with phage immunoprecipitation sequencing - Insights
Mayo Clinic’s Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory researchers are using phage immunoprecipitation sequencing to discover new serological biomarkers for autoimmune diseases.
Ethanol biomarker test features longer detection window - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories has developed a new direct ethanol biomarker test for alcohol consumption that has a much longer detection window than existing urine tests for alcohol use.
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: February 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 February 2020.
The Metals Laboratory Tests Beethoven's Hair: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D. - Insights
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., director of the Metals Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, and Sarah Erdahl,...
The ABCs of Lyme Disease - Insights
To help you learn more about Lyme disease, “The ABCs of Lyme Disease” flash cards include information about symptoms, treatment, and other important facts.
Clinical Chemistry Textbook Features Mayo Contributors - Insights
There are more Mayo Clinic contributors in the sixth edition of the "Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics" than from any other institution—a noteworthy accomplishment.
Laboratory Finance: Make Every Dollar Work for You - Insights
Interested in understanding laboratory finance and how to make every dollar work for you? Jane Hermansen, Manager of Outreach and Network Development at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, provides insight on how to define revenue streams, clearly...
Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., Published in ATVB - Insights
Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., Co-Director of Cardiovascular Laboratory Medicine, recently had his paper, “Plasma Ceramides—A Novel Predictor of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events after Coronary Angiography” accepted by the peer-reviewed journal...
Medical Laboratory Science Program Celebrates 2017 Graduating Class - Insights
The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program celebrated the 2017 graduating class during a ceremony on May 25. Of the 24 graduates, 18 accepted positions within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and...
CPT Codes and LOINC Update: March 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 March 2020.
Transfusion Toons: Look, a Unicorn! - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: Hot Pockets - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...
Introducing "Transfusion Toons" - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: Platelets - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: O-Neg - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: Twitter Totes - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...
Transfusion Toons: Fancy Platelet Machine - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...
Rochester: A Medical Destination for Decades #ThrowbackThursdays - Insights
According to the 1941 biography, The Doctors Mayo, Rochester, Minnesota, has been a medical destination for decades. Author Helen Clapesattle describes a visitor's first impressions upon arriving in Rochester.