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Week in Review: May 27 - Insights

Today's highlights include: Long COVID affects more older adults, US has a new dominant COVID-19 strain, and Gianrico Farrugia explains how we can transform healthcare by moving from pipeline to platform.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency - Insights

Stool testing is a critical component of diagnosing exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), and Mayo Clinic Laboratories offers several tests to help clinicians evaluate these patients. A 48- or 72-hour stool fecal fat test is useful for...

Autoimmune Liver Disease Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Our panel evaluates smooth muscle antibodies (SMA), antinuclear antibodies (ANA), and antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) for patients with suspected autoimmune liver disease, specifically type 1 AIH or PBC or with liver disease of unknown...

Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) - Insights

View our comprehensive testing suite designed to confirm diagnosis and facilitate treatment of thrombotic microangiopathy.

Phlebotomy modules - Insights

Our interactive learning modules encompass many of the necessary skills to further develop your knowledge and skills on your journey as a phlebotomist.

Autopsy Lab - Lean Transformation - Insights

PACE/State of FL - An in-depth look at the efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Autopsy Lab through Lean principles.

Metagenomic Sequencing - A Tool for Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infection - Insights

PACE/State of FL - Metagenomic sequencing for diagnosing central nervous system infection. Content will be shared regarding technical details, clinical applications, and results interpretation, drawing on both current literature and...

Mayo Clinic Labs @Work: Clyde Christian III - Insights

Following a connection on LinkedIn, Clyde Christian found himself drawn to Mayo Clinic and joined the Hospital Sales division of Mayo Clinic Laboratories in late May 2022. As a hospital account executive for the U.S. Great Lakes region,...

Meet our experts - Insights

Connect with us at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting to learn how our evaluations can inform your clinical practice.

Mayo Clinic's Bacteriology Laboratory Leads the Way in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing - Insights

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing determines whether these bacteria are susceptible or resistant to a particular antibiotic. Bacteria are added onto plates of solid agar, where each plate has a different and increasing concentration of...

Research - Insights

The exchange of medical knowledge is a founding principle of Mayo Clinic. William J. Mayo, M.D., said it best: “It is a great thing to make scientific discoveries of rare value, but it is even greater to be willing to share these...

April 2023 - Cellular Therapy and Transfusion Medicine - 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 Cellular Therapy and Transfusion Medicine.

Chromium and Cobalt - Insights

Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., describes Mayo Clinic Laboratories' synovial fluid testing for patients with symptoms of failed hip arthroplasty. The Food and Drug Administration recommends testing for elevated chromium and cobalt, which can indicate...

Tissue testing for COVID-19 - Insights

Being able to identify SARS-CoV-2 in tissue is key to better understand the virus that causes COVID-19. Now, a first-of-its-kind test that detects SARS-CoV-2 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue is available from Mayo Clinic...

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,...

Advancing Immunosuppressive Therapy in Solid Organ Transplantation: Integrating Pharmacogenomics, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, and Precision Medicine - Insights

Presentation Recording Coming Soon - PACE/State of FL - The critical role of pharmacogenomics and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in managing immunosuppressive therapy for solid organ transplant recipients.

Melanoma - Insights

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

Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)-FibroTest* [Test in Focus] - Insights

Nikola Baumann, Ph.D., gives an overview of the new NASH-FibroTest available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon previous testing approaches, and what clinical...

Optimizing Cancer Care: ASCO Guidelines for Germline Genetic Testing - Insights

PACE/State of FL - The latest ASCO guidelines for selection of germline genetic testing panels for cancer patients.

Understanding a Broken Heart: Genetic Testing After Sudden Cardiac Death - Insights

PACE/State of FL - Presentation Recording Coming Soon - Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a devastating event that occurs unexpectedly, often without any prior symptoms. This webinar will discuss how postmortem genetic testing may be used in...

What's New in Quality and Regulatory? [2023] - Insights

PACE/State of FL - An overview of the most common CLIA deficiencies in 2022 and ideas for avoiding noncompliance. The presenters will also review new CMS rules for remote review that were published at the end of the COVID-19 public health...

Hereditary peripheral neuropathy - Insights

Learn how our test menu can assist in identifying genetic causes across the spectrum of hereditary peripheral neuropathies.

T-cell Lymphoma [Test in Focus] - Insights

Andrew Feldman, M.D., discusses the different tools and techniques Mayo Clinic Laboratories uses to accurately diagnose and classify T-cell lymphomas to help provide clinicians with the diagnostic answers they need to treat their patients.

Sickle cell disease: How new technologies are transforming patient lives - Insights

PACE/State of FL - The current knowledge regarding sickle cell disease from its genetic cause to the myriads of effects it can have for affected individuals.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Nov. 20 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights prehospital transfusion for gastrointestinal bleeding.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Aug. 7 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights a randomized controlled trial of postoperative belladonna and opium rectal suppositories in vaginal surgery.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: June 12 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights noninvasive assessment of renal fibrosis with magnetization transfer MR imaging.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 11 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights an assay to rapidly screen for immunoglobulin light chain glycosylation: a potential path to earlier AL diagnosis for a subset of patients and several other research articles by Mayo Clinic physicians...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: March 13 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights the clinical and pathological evolution of giant cell arteritis with a prospective study of follow-up temporal artery biopsies in 40 treated patients.

Collaborations - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ BioPharma Diagnostics team facilitates customized collaborations with diagnostic companies to support their clinical and research testing needs.

Oral fluid offers an alternative specimen for controlled substance monitoring: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D. - Insights

Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., explains the advantages that Mayo Clinic Laboratories' oral fluid drug screening offers over typical urine tests. Oral samples are easier to collect and harder to adulterate.

Diagnostic and companion testing - Insights

Learn more about how diagnostic and companion testing can confirm a prenatal genetic diagnosis.

New tests launched in November - Insights

In November 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced eighteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Hereditary epilepsy - Insights

Find out how we perform in-depth mutation and copy number variant analysis to determine causes of epilepsy and identify potential treatment options.

Chromosomal microarray - Insights

Learn how our microarray evaluations identify, analyze, and assess clinically significant chromosomal abnormalities.

Updated testing algorithms for plasma cell proliferative disorders [Test in Focus] - Insights

Xinjie Xu, Ph.D., co-director of Mayo's Genetics and Genomics Laboratory, explains Mayo Clinic Laboratories' updated approach to testing for risk stratification of patients newly diagnosed with plasma cell proliferative disorders, such as...

Microlearning - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories easily consumable content, ensuring knowledge retention in minimal time. These microlearning educational offerings will cover a variety of topics relevant to current and aspiring laboratory leaders.

Assay stratifies pregnant women's preeclampsia risk: Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D. - Insights

Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique assay identifies pregnant women at risk of developing preeclampsia with severe features. Test results can guide clinical management, to safeguard maternal and neonatal...

Week in Review: April 29 - Insights

Today's highlights include: CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections, virtual in-person cardiac rehabilitation provide similar benefits, and Mayo Clinic partners with AI startup to co-develop precision medicine.

Week in Review: May 6 - Insights

Today's highlights include: Mental health needs rise as pandemic fluctuates, an algorithm that analyzes apple watch data shows early promise in detecting heart problems, and Minnesota physicians brace for Roe v. Wade decision

Dr. Dong Chen and Dr. Sounak Gupta join Becker's Healthcare Podcast to discuss molecular testing in cancer care - Insights

Dr. Dong Chen and Dr. Sounak Gupta joined the “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast” to discuss the molecular testing space and its important role in personalized cancer treatment. Dr. Chen and Dr. Gupta highlighted the importance of selecting the...

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 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...

CPT codes and LOINC update: October 2020 - Insights

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of October.

CPT codes and LOINC update: January 2022 - Insights

CPT code updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of January.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 3 - Insights

This week's research roundup feature: Gene fusions involving tumor protein p63 gene (TP63) occur in multiple T and B cell lymphomas and portend a dismal prognosis for patients. The function and mechanisms of TP63 fusions remain unclear, and...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: September 26 - Insights

This week's research roundup feature: Semaglutide in HFpEF across obesity class and by body weight reduction.

US: Midwest - Insights

Vector-borne disease testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories uses an algorithmic approach to ensure the right test for the right patient in the right geographic region. Our full-spectrum test menu includes assays for the most prevalent tick-...

Coccidioides - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories upfront, screening enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay detects Coccidioides antibodies prior to testing by complement fixation (CF) or immunodiffusion (ID). Samples that result as reactive by are subsequently reflexed...