Lisa Brown, quality specialist for Mayo Clinic Laboratories customer service, explains working "behind the scenes" when a client calls Mayo Clinic Laboratories with an inquiry, that call is typically picked up within 20 seconds by an agent...
A recent Mayo Clinic study has found that many U.S. health care providers are habitually ordering a mostly unnecessary, and quite expensive, genetic test to identify a patient’s hereditary risk of venous thromboembolism.
Neuro-oncology informative cases - Insights
Clinical studies at the Mayo Clinic have shown that this broad, but tumor-specific, genetic analysis has significant, and sometimes unexpected, clinical impact. The following case studies highlight the importance and clinical utility of...
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Elitza Theel, Ph.D., Director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory, discusses eastern equine encephalitis virus, which is spread via mosquito bite.
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Discusses an Update on Malaria Diagnostics and Test Utilization - Insights
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory and Co-Director of Mayo’s Vector-Borne Diseases Laboratory Services, co-authored an article review in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology on an update on malaria...
Curtis Hanson, M.D., Discusses Prognostic Markers for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Insights
Curtis Hanson, M.D., discusses the importance of detecting immunoglobulin heavy-chain variable region gene (IGHV) when acquiring prognostic and potentially therapeutic information in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients in CAP TODAY.
Using Statin Choice Decision-Aid Tool and Laboratory Testing to Reduce Cardiac Risk - Insights
With more than 70,000 uses worldwide and policy endorsements for its use (JAMA Article), the Mayo Clinic Statin Choice Decision-Aid tool is helping patients and their clinicians have meaningful conversations about whether or not to use...
In May, we wrote about the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program's 30th anniversary. As of June 26, all three chicks have been named and have fledged. View this post to see the photos of little Generose, Epic, and Lucky Lindy.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: June 7 - Insights
Featured abstract: Nuclear GSK-3β and oncogenic KRas lead to the retention of pancreatic ductal progenitor cells phenotypically similar to those seen in IPMN.
Team Bonding in the MLS Program - Insights
Francesca Scala, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2018, talks about the importance of team bonding in the MLS program.
Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., Discusses Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies - Insights
Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., was featured in an article in "360Dx" discussing therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (t-mAbs).
Week in Review: January 27 - Insights
Topic highlights include: FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy, DNA from blood samples could help early cancer detection, Wisconsin researchers say, CDC informs staff of reorganization after pandemic criticisms
R. Ross Reichard, M.D., Featured in CAP Today - Insights
R. Ross Reichard, M.D., DLMP Vice Chair of Quality and Associate Chair of Practice, recently contributed to a College of American Pathologists (CAP) article in CAP Today. The article, "How the Laboratory Drives Patient Satisfaction,"...
Intestinal Infection Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
The gastrointestinal pathogen panel is a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test capable of rapidly and qualitatively detecting DNA or RNA of 22 pathogens (13 bacteria, 5 viruses, and 4 parasites).
Sarcoma Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Supplementing the histologic diagnosis with genetic testing can improve diagnostic accuracy and overall patient management.
Mary Jo Williamson talks resiliency and agility on Fierce Healthcare podcast - Insights
Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the “Fierce Healthcare” podcast to discuss how organizations can cultivate resiliency and agility amidst a changing healthcare landscape.
Week in Review: March 17 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: Rochester public schools receives grant to support youth mental health, and FDA releases new regs intended to help detect breast cancer sooner.
Updated authentication for Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Insights
On Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m. CT, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will be migrating to the authentication service used across Mayo Clinic.
In this month’s “Virtual Lecture,” James Hernandez, M.D., expresses the importance of safety and why it is integral in processing and phlebotomy.
Managing the current rise in COVID cases: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss the science behind the increasing COVID-19 infections, why individuals can get reinfected with different variants, and the effectiveness of the at-home antigen tests.
Scaling monkeypox testing and the new COVID variant: Dr. Bill Morice - Insights
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi...
Mary Jo Williamson shares strategic investment insights with Modern Healthcare - Insights
Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, shares insights on balancing needs with future-oriented investments.
Test Catalog Specimen Rejection Information Update - Insights
The “Reject Due To” information contained in our online test catalog is being updated to provide greater clarity around rejection standards.
Dr. Matt Binnicker sheds light on new Arcturus COVID-19 variant - Insights
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s Clinical Virology Laboratory, provides insight on the newest COVID-19 subvariant – XBB.1.16, also known as “Arcturus.”
Leslie Donato, Ph.D., DABCC, Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Laboratory Medicine and Co-Director of the Hospital Clinical Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, recently authored an article in Clinical...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in the UnitedHealthcare Preferred Lab Network - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is pleased to announce it has been selected as a UnitedHealthcare Preferred Lab Network (PLN) care provider. Under the agreement, effective July 1, 2019, UnitedHealthcare members have in-network access to Mayo...
A Journey from Undergrad to MLS Program - Insights
Kylie Reising, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, discusses her journey from undergrad to the MLS program.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research: May 3 - Insights
Featured abstract: An overview of the clinical presentation, pathology, and the current therapeutic approach of the main representative disorders in the spectrum of glomerulonephritis.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: April 26 - Insights
Top highlights include: Arrhythmia variant associations and reclassifications in the eMERGE-III sequencing study.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 17 - Insights
Top highlights include: Rapid exclusion of acute myocardial injury and infarction with a high sensitivity cardiac troponin T in the emergency department.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 10 - Insights
Top highlights include: Genome-wide association study reveals novel genetic loci: a new polygenic risk score for mitral valve prolapse.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 24 - Insights
Top highlights include: Monoclonal and oligoclonal anti-Platelet Factor 4 antibodies mediate VITT.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: June 14 - Insights
Featured Abstract: Associations of amyloid and neurodegeneration plasma biomarkers with comorbidities.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: May 31 - Insights
Featured abstract: Substance use screening in transplant populations.
That's a Wrap on Clinical Chemistry - Insights
Elizabeth Gamache, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, recaps her nine-week clinical chemistry course.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 18 - Insights
Today's Topic Features: Clinical, histological and molecular profiling of different stages of alcohol-related liver disease.
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,...
Urinary stone services - Insights
Learn how our approach to kidney stone services and concise reporting enable accurate interpretation to guide clinical decisions.
A worldwide increase of the incidence of early-onset pediatric inflammatory bowel disease means more children than ever are diagnosed and treated for life-altering IBD diagnoses. However, not all children suspected of early-onset IBD have...
Malabsorption panel - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, which is integrated with the clinical gastroenterology practice at Mayo Clinic, understands the worry patients and their loved ones feel while awaiting test results. To expedite and streamline the diagnostic...
Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder [Test in Focus] - Insights
Linda Baughn Ph.D. gives an overview of this new test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be...
Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
We offer advanced testing of the most pertinent antibodies associated with IMNM on a sensitive immunofluorescence-based assay providing fast results for patients.
Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy [Test in Focus] - Insights
Necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (NAM) is a serious but rare muscle disease strongly associated with autoantibodies to either the protein signal recognition particle (SRP) or the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase...