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...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ BioPharma Diagnostics team facilitates customized collaborations with diagnostic companies to support their clinical and research testing needs.
Alzheimer's Disease 2024: The Role of Biomarkers - Insights
PACE/State of FL - The latest updates in Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic criteria as well as a comprehensive review of the laboratory testing landscape.
John Mills, Ph.D., and Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new test panel can distinguish among various potential causes of demyelinating neuropathies. Test results are important for managing these devastating...
New Panels Help Find Cause of Rapidly Progressive Dementia: Gregg Day, M.D. - Insights
Rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) is an umbrella term covering many devasting conditions, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Gregory (Gregg) Day, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique RPD evaluation and new CJD test...
Organic acid disorders - Insights
Check out how Mayo Clinic Laboratories testing for organic acid metabolism disorders can help provide early diagnosis that enable prompt intervention.
Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D., and Huong T. Cabral, M.S., C.G.C., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' targeted test panel facilitates accurate diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis, which heightens the risk for pancreatic cancer. Test...
Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., and Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique risankizumab panel measures levels of both that drug and its antibodies in patients' blood. The results can better guide the management of...
Matthew J. Schultz, Ph.D., and Amy L. White, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique urine assay (Mayo ID: SORD) screens for peripheral neuropathy arising from SORD gene variants. Although recently identified, SORD-related...
Assay monitors response to monoclonal antibody therapy: Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D. - Insights
Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay provides therapeutic drug monitoring of risankizumab, or RISA. Test results help guide care for patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn's...
Hereditary peripheral neuropathy - Insights
Learn how our test menu can assist in identifying genetic causes across the spectrum of hereditary peripheral neuropathies.
Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., Stephanie Smoley, CG(ASCP), and Beth Pitel, M.S., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' enhanced MayoComplete Solid Tumor Panel better profiles tumor genetics. Defining tumor pathogenesis can guide targeted...
State-of-the-art genetics panel optimizes kidney disease treatment - Insights
Linnea M. Baudhuin, Ph.D., and Emily K. Thoreson, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories renal genetics testing provides comprehensive, accurate and actionable results. Identifying a genetic cause helps guide the complex decisions...
Testing Aids Nicotine-Use Cessation: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D. - Insights
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In this test-specific episode of the "Answers From the Lab" podcast, Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' nicotine testing benefits patients...
Disaccharidase Activity Panel [Test in Focus] - Insights
Pua Hopson, D.O., discusses Mayo Clinic Labs’ new disaccharidase activity panel, which measures levels of five digestive enzymes to identify deficiencies that cause carbohydrate maldigestion and can lead to chronic conditions like celiac...
When is it Cool to Drool? Oral Fluid Testing for Controlled Substance Monitoring - Insights
PACE/State of FL - Substance use disorders and the common laboratory tests and matrices used for controlled substance monitoring.
Test helps identify elusive central nervous system pathogens: Robin Patel, M.D. - Insights
Robin Patel, M.D., explains how a new Mayo Clinic Laboratories' assay can identify central nervous system pathogens that standard tests fail to detect. Rapid, precise diagnosis is essential to preventing long-term effects from these...
Assay identifies rare tick-borne bacteria: Bobbi Pritt, M.D. - Insights
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay identifies less-common tick-borne bacteria in whole blood. The assay is recommended when tick-borne bacterial infection is suspected but standard testing is unrevealing.
Hypermethylation Test Guides Lynch Syndrome Care: Megan Hoenig, M.S., M.P.H., CGC - Insights
Megan Hoenig, M.S., M.P.H., CGC, explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique hypermethylation analysis (Mayo ID: MLHPB) provides critical adjunct information for managing Lynch syndrome. That genetic condition increases the risk for many...
Genetic Tests Identify Risk of Fluoropyrimidine-Induced Toxicity: Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights
Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique genetic tests identify patients at high risk of severe reactions to fluoropyrimidines — a type of chemotherapy drug. Test results can guide clinical decision-making for...
Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D., discusses Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new noninvasive plasma biomarker assay for Alzheimer’s disease, an accessible, highly accurate testing option for individuals age 50 and above who are experiencing mild...
P.A.C.E./Florida - Implementation of new analyzers and replacement of automation equipment in the Central Clinical Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, prompted the laboratory to reassess blood collection volumes for commonly...
Assay provides quick diagnosis of VEXAS syndrome: David S. Viswanatha, M.D. - Insights
David S. Viswanatha, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay provides rapid, definitive diagnosis of VEXAS, a recently identified syndrome affecting older men. Early diagnosis is key to managing the syndrome, which severely...
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...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ menu of advanced diagnostic testing provides insights and answers for the world’s most rare and complex conditions. As the global reference laboratory for Mayo Clinic, we harness the expertise of researchers and...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Sept. 24 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights the limitations of platform assays to measure serum 25OHD level impact on guidelines and practice decision-making.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Oct. 22 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights neoantigenic potential of complex chromosomal rearrangements in mesothelioma.
Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Outreach Conference will be held Sept. 17–18, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. “Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow” will provide innovative views into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs.
Operational updates - Insights
The latest operational updates from Mayo Clinic Laboratories, including holiday shipping schedules, information technology changes, and more.
August 2021 - Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Pathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Clinical Microbiology.
Testing Archives - Page 16 of 25 - Insights
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CMS Date of Service Policy - Insights
If your organization refers outpatient testing to Mayo Clinic Laboratories (MCL) for molecular pathology tests, the performing laboratory will be required to bill Medicare directly for tests that meet specific requirements. This new...
Perspectives Archives - Page 3 of 9 - Insights
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Perspectives Archives - Page 4 of 9 - Insights
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Laboratory Space Design: The Next Frontier - Insights
Mike Baisch, Principal Systems Engineer at Mayo Clinic, is kicking off a blog series that will discuss a methodology that can be used in the design of a new laboratory space or the redesign of an existing laboratory space.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Sept. 18 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights Mayo Clinic researchers who conducted a study to characterize the clinical, pathologic, and survival implications of non-V600 BRAF mutations in metastatic colorectal cancer.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Oct. 16 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights the role of deficient DNA mismatch repair status in patients with stage III colon cancer treated with FOLFOX adjuvant chemotherapy.
Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., Makes a Case for Pharmacogenomics - Insights
Pharmacogenomic testing is still limited, despite ample research, the existence of guidelines, and the emerging evidence it can help patients. Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Director of the Personalized Genomics Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in...
Research Archives - Page 33 of 33 - Insights
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Week in Review: November 15 - Insights
Top highlights include: deadly superbugs, evolution of patient safety, what to know about metabolic syndrome, and side effects of the flu shot.
Week in Review: November 1 - Insights
Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.
People Archives - Page 35 of 35 - Insights
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CPT codes and LOINC update: April 2024 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of April.
CPT codes and LOINC update: February 2024 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of February.
CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2024 - Insights
This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of June.
Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Outreach Conference will be held Sept. 17–18, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. “Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow” will provide innovative views into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs.
Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Outreach Conference will be held Sept. 17–18, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. “Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow” will provide innovative views into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs.
Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Outreach Conference will be held Sept. 17–18, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. “Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow” will provide innovative views into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs.
Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Outreach Conference will be held Sept. 17–18, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. “Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow” will provide innovative views into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs.
Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Outreach Conference will be held Sept. 17–18, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. “Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow” will provide innovative views into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs.