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COVID-19 & influenza testing algorithm arms Mayo Clinic for the upcoming flu season - Insights

Flu season is just now unfolding. But this time, it’s piggy-backed with a pandemic, which threatens to spike with the colder weather as people huddle indoors. Adding to this conundrum is the unsettling fact that, for both COVID-19 and the...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 21 - Insights

This week's research roundup feature: Monoclonal immunoglobulin (MIg) crystalline nephropathies are rare lesions resulting from precipitation of MIgs in the kidney as crystalline inclusions. They can be categorized into lesions with...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights

This week's research roundup feature: Despite advances in understanding the genetic abnormalities in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and the development of JAK2 inhibitors, there is an urgent need to devise new treatment strategies,...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 7 - Insights

This week's research roundup feature: To standardize international normalized ratio (INR) measurements and improve data integrity by enabling electronic result transmission for warfarin monitoring, two point-of-care (POC) devices were...

Beyond the Test Result: Greg Widseth - Insights

Greg Widseth was suddenly hit by a rare disease that prompted his immune system to attack his brain cells, resulting in as many as 60 seizures a day. Special blood and spinal fluid tests developed by Mayo Medical Laboratories confirmed that...

The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights

This is a 6-part series describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S.

The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights

This is a 6-part series describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S.

The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights

This is a 6-part series describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S.

The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights

This is a 6-part series describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S.

The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights

This is a 6-part series describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S.

Movement disorders - Insights

Discover cutting-edge movement disorder diagnostics at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, encompassing autoimmune and hereditary conditions.

Autoimmune Neurology Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Recognized as a world leader in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune neurologic disorders, Mayo Clinic mounts unmatched resources for developing new diagnostic biomarkers and unique laboratory tests.

Innovative SORD test provides clarity for two young patients: Justin Fugelsang and Zach Pedowitz - Insights

Justin Fugelsang and Zach Pedowitz have never met. Yet both young men were diagnosed with a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, called sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD) deficiency, and both found clarity through Mayo Clinic Laboratories'...

Neurogenetic Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

We offer comprehensive neurogenetic testing, backed by a multidisciplinary team of clinical neurology experts, laboratory scientists, and genetic counselors, to provide the highest standard for mutation detection and depth of coverage.

A decade-long search for answers ends at Mayo Clinic: Tyler Hart - Insights

After years of misdiagnosis, Tyler Hart found answers at Mayo Clinic, discovering he had NF155-IgG4 autoimmune nodopathy instead of CIDP

Demyelinating disease - Insights

Learn about our demyelinating disease testing, including multiple sclerosis, AQP4/MOG-associated disorders, and spinal cord disorders.

Thank you to all our staff during the time of COVID-19 - Insights

Thank you to our staff at Mayo Clinic who step up daily during this time of need to provide access to testing during the global pandemic. We appreciate each one of you and all the sacrifices you personally have made throughout this past...

CPT codes and LOINC update: November 2024 - Insights

This page lists updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of November.

CPT codes and LOINC update: October 2024 - Insights

This page lists updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of October.

September 2023 - Cytogenetics & Hematopathology - Insights

This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case’s sub-specialties are Cytogenetics & Hematopathology.

Lupus - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ novel lupus testing, offered in partnership with Progentec Diagnostics, can help characterize disease activity and predict disease flares.

Cayuga Medical Center: Building a world-class lab that drives revenue - Insights

Cayuga Medical Center sought to challenge the narrative that a hospital’s lab is an expensive liability by positioning themselves as the laboratory of choice in their area.

Custom gene ordering - Insights

With Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ custom gene ordering tool, clients can create specific gene panels to meet their patient’s individual needs.

Hematology, oncology, and hereditary test selection guide - Insights

The Hematology, Oncology, and Hereditary Test Selection Guide lets you search our next-generation sequencing test menu and choose the right panels for patients.

Solutions - Insights

Learn how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ outreach solutions can enhance and promote the clinical, business, and operational relevance of the hospital laboratory.

Case studies - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories works with hospitals and health care institutions to strengthen their ability to reach more patients and provide the best possible outcomes. These case studies feature some of challenges that Mayo Clinic...

Helicobacter pylori testing: 2021 update - Insights

In this month’s Hot Topic, Robin Patel, M.D., discusses Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new PCR assay for detection of Helicobacter pylori detection and determination of clarithromycin resistance directly from stool.

Chromosomal microarray better informs brain tumor diagnosis - Insights

Molecular biomarkers are a critical component in the treatment of adult and pediatric brain tumors. Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' chromosomal microarray provides more comprehensive and accurate tumor...

Newborn Screening at Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Newborn screening is intended to detect serious health conditions in babies for which early intervention can greatly improve healthy development and positive outcomes.

Oncology - Insights

Learn more about our pediatric oncology testing, which was carefully developed by a team of experts to provide efficient, actionable answers.

Neuromuscular disorders - Insights

Learn more about our specialized testing for neuromuscular diseases, including myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and more.

Peripheral neuropathy - Insights

Learn about our peripheral neuropathy testing to identify autoimmune and genetic causes of the condition.

Our team - Insights

Our expert team of laboratory, medical, and business professionals is ready to help biopharma and biotech companies drive discovery, development, and execution.

Industries - Insights

Mayo Clinic BioPharma Diagnostics offers a full suite of solutions for clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and the in vitro diagnostics industry to accelerate research and development and to propel test creation. Each...

Answers From the Lab Archives - Insights

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Liquid biopsy cancer testing - Insights

Learn how the pioneering approach used in liquid biopsy testing available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories enables individualized insights that drive personalized care.

The Region 4 Stork (R4S) Collaborative Project - Insights

This is a 6-part series describing the products and clinical tools of a laboratory quality improvement project called Region 4 Stork, or R4S.

Comprehensive testing leads to targeted treatment for rare autoimmune encephalitis antibody: Spencer Lodin - Insights

What started as a persistent headache for Spencer Lodin soon devolved into slowed speech, seizures, and hallucinations, symptoms which stumped ER doctors into thinking he had meningitis or was suffering from psychosis. Finally, specialized...

Rare patient case helps inform and validate GABA-A-R antibody encephalitis testing: JoAnne Michael - Insights

JoAnne Michael’s symptoms started with dizziness and forgetfulness before down spiraling into severe confusion, crying jags, and brain seizures. ER doctors at her local hospital initially thought she was on drugs. JoAnne, terrified,...

Specialized testing helps reverse effects of stiff-person syndrome: James Kypuros - Insights

One summer morning, James Kypuros awoke to find his toes stiffened like claws. Then he started having falls, which culminated in losing his ability to walk or even sit up without help. Diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, James wouldn’t...

Breast and Gynecological Cancer - Insights

Learn how our gynecological cancer and breast cancer treatment tests are designed to provide a detailed picture of a patient’s cancer diagnosis.

Melanoma - Insights

Learn how our melanoma testing identifies variants in 17 genes associated with diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment guidance.

Reclaiming strength and independence after rare cancer diagnosis: Alexa Lofaro - Insights

It’s been more than three years since a team of specialists and genetic testing by Mayo Clinic Laboratories helped pinpoint the cause of Alexa Lofaro’s failing health. And today, she says she continues to feel “so much better” than she did...

Women's health - Insights

Our suite of preeclampsia, prenatal, breast and gynecological cancer, and other testing has been developed in collaboration with clinical leaders in a variety of women’s health specialties to provide accurate, actionable results.

Endocrinology Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Standardization of procedures and protocols is essential for the reliable interpretation of dynamic endocrine testing results. Our test menu includes more than 70 common and esoteric analytes and is constantly growing.

Vector-borne disease testing - Insights

Guided by an algorithmic approach that supports performing the right test on the right patient based on their geographic region, Mayo Clinic Laboratories offers a robust vector-borne disease test menu, which encompasses individual tests as...

Metagenomics - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories cerebrospinal fluid metagenomic testing uses shotgun metagenomic sequencing to interrogate all microbial DNA and RNA present in a sample and determine the presence of potential pathogens.

Tactics & Tools - Insights

Check out how key tactics for laboratory outreach can increase revenues, decrease cost, and improve patient care.

Contact Us - Insights

Learn how to connect with Mayo Clinic Laboratories to begin an outreach engagement.

Fungal infections - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ fungal diagnostics test menu includes molecular and serological assays to aid in diagnosing a wide variety of fungal diseases, including those caused by Coccidioides possadasi/immitis, Histoplasma, Blastomyces, and...