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Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: March 15 - Insights
This Feature Includes: Assessing the contribution of rare variants to complex trait heritability from whole-genome sequence data.
New Test Options for NTRK Gene Fusions - Insights
The presence NTRK gene fusions is one of the eligibility requirements for the recently FDA-approved therapy Vitrakvi (larotrectinib), a therapy indicated in adult and pediatric patients with solid tumors regardless of the type of tumor....
Molecular Detection for Tuberculosis Drug Resistance [Test in Focus] - Insights
Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D. gives an overview of this test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing compares to other testing approaches, and what clinical action can be...
Frequently asked questions - Insights
Check out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about pharmacogenomic testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder that typically presents with progressive multisystem involvement in early childhood. This condition results from the deficiency of the enzyme, alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA), which...
Controlled substance monitoring - Insights
The Clinical and Forensic Toxicology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic offers the industry’s most comprehensive evidence-based urine drug testing menu to evaluate for the presence of controlled substances.
Demyelinating disease - Insights
Learn about our demyelinating disease testing, including multiple sclerosis, AQP4/MOG-associated disorders, and spinal cord disorders.
Clinic’s commitment to meeting the needs of every patient, from the smallest to the tallest, is central to our approach to pediatric gastroenterology testing. Developed in collaboration with Mayo Clinic’s top-ranked GI experts, our...
Collaboration that changes lives: Elyn Simmons - Insights
Working together, Mayo Clinic laboratory medicine specialists and clinicians helped Elyn Simmons get her life back — and welcome two new lives to the world.
Groundbreaking collaborations - Insights
Together with hospitals, biopharma companies, and healthcare organizations around the globe, we are clearing the path for new technologies that will improve patient care.
Rapidly progressive dementia - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ first-in-class testing for rapidly progressive dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease uses a sensitive and specific seed amplification assay that detects and identifies prion proteins in CSF alongside a clinically...
Back from the brink: Sheila Lewis - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ comprehensive approach to targeted antibody testing played a crucial and lifesaving role in moving Sheila Lewis to recovery from autoimmune encephalitis.
Demyelinating neuropathies - Insights
Learn how our expert-backed testing can increase confidence when it comes to the identification of several demyelinating neuropathies.
Myeloid Blast and Maturation Assessment by Flow Cytometry ("MDS Flow") - Insights
Flow cytometric immunophenotyping method can be useful in assessing myeloid dysmaturation. In this “Hot Topic,” Dragon Jevremovic, M.D., Ph.D., describes a new flow cytometric test to detect aberrant patterns of expression in the diagnosis...
Myeloproliferative neoplasms - Insights
Learn about our reflexive molecular testing protocols that are designed to guide proper utilization of myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Detecting danger: Dan O'Bryan - Insights
Dan O’Bryan didn’t think his dizziness and lightheadedness were anything to worry about. Nearly 100 miles away, the team at Mayo Clinic that was remotely monitoring Dan’s heart could see the truth.
Next-generation sequencing - Insights
Browse our full menu of genetic testing, which provides the highest quality molecular assays available.
For people with encephalitis, rapid treatment of their acute brain inflammation is critical for avoiding devastating physical and cognitive deficits. But appropriate treatment requires identifying the culprit causing the symptoms.
Biologic Therapy Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
To monitor for immunogenicity, our reflexive approach first measures the biologic concentration within a patient’s specimen. Then, if necessary, an additional test is performed to assess the presence of antibodies to a specific drug that...
Mayo Clinic Start-up Earns World Economic Forum Award - Insights
Mayo Clinic startup company Vineti developed first-of-its-kind software package tracking for cell therapies. Vineti’s groundbreaking product captured a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award in the field of health.
COVID-19's dangerous connection to coagulopathy - Insights
Nahla Heikal, M.D., co-director of Mayo Clinic's Special Coagulation Laboratory, addresses the connection between COVID-19 and coagulopathy.
Training Clinical Chemistry: Where Do We Go from Here? - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., discusses training in clinical chemistry, highlighting his own experiences and challenges and offering valuable resources for future pathology residents.
COVID-19 Laboratory Update: July 7 | Minnesota Partnership - Insights
Minnesota reaches milestone of 20,000 daily test capacity Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced the state has completed more than half a million
Perspectives Archives - Insights
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Discussion as Pedagogical Strategy - Insights
Discussion is an effective pedagogical strategy to facilitate a learning experience and assess understanding. Carrie Bowler, Program Manager of Staff Development in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, discusses the benefits...
Some Interesting Applications in the Medical Laboratory Science Program - Insights
Elizabeth Atneosen, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, discusses interesting applications she has learned thus far in the program.
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.
How to Give Effective Feedback - Insights
Thomas Huntley, MT(ASCP), Education Coordinator, discusses how to give effective feedback to diminish undesired behaviors, provide the opportunity for others to grow, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and discover personal changes...
Research Archives - Page 30 of 33 - Insights
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Research Roundup Archives - Page 7 of 29 - Insights
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Orientation and Onboarding: Best Practices - Insights
We have all been in the position of starting something new: a new class, new hobby, or a new job. Imagine yourself arriving for a new endeavor, entering a vacant room with a set of instructions on the chalkboard to complete some paperwork,...
MLS Clinical Rotations Spotlight: Central Clinical Laboratory - Insights
Kate McKeown, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2017, spotlights her experience in Mayo Clinic's Central Clinical Laboratory during MLS clinical rotations.
Five Points of Interest from International Consensus Conference - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, recently attended the International Consensus Conference for Patient Blood Management in Frankfurt, Germany. He...
Do You Critically Reflect? Maybe You Should . . . - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., clinical pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses the importance of daily critical reflection.
Spilling the Secret Sauce for Inter-Professional Collaboration - Insights
Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, highlights inter-professional collaboration through a recap of #Transfuse18.
CPT Codes and LOINC Updates Archives - Page 5 of 6 - Insights
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Mayo Clinic implemented a patient blood-management program in 2010 on its Rochester campus and has since experienced a 35-percent reduction of blood transfusions, improving patient outcomes and achieving significant savings. Using best...
Mayo Clinic Sustains Reduced Blood Culture Contamination in the Laboratory - Insights
A recent article in MedicalLab Management, authored by Mayo Clinic staff, discusses how to sustain reduced blood-culture contamination in clinical laboratories.
Mayo Clinic Again Receives Top Honors for High-Quality Patient Care - Insights
Five Mayo Clinic sites have received the Vizient 2018 Bernard A. Birnbaum, M.D., Quality Leadership Award for high-quality patient care. This award honors superior performance among academic medical centers and community hospitals...
Week in Review: October 18 - Insights
Top highlights include: scientists continue to investigate mysterious vaping illnesses, a possible vaccine for breast cancer could be available in less than a decade, and determining if patients are sick from the flu or from vaping.
Research Archives - Page 10 of 33 - Insights
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Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: September 27 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Robotics in neurosurgery: current prevalence and future directions
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: September 6 - Insights
This week's research roundup features: Outcomes of tricuspid valve repair with artificial neochordae in pediatric and adult patients