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CPT codes and LOINC update: July 2021 - Insights

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

CPT codes and LOINC update: February 2021 - Insights

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

World Blood Donor Day: June 14 - Insights

Celebrate World Blood Donor Day on Wednesday, June 14, by donating this life-saving gift and thanking blood donors who already give to the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center and other blood donation centers. World Blood Donor Day is a day to...

CAP Today Article Highlights Mayo Medical Laboratories' Outreach Program - Insights

A recent article in CAP Today discusses the pros and cons of hospital outreach programs, and whether or not a local laboratory should accept an offer to be purchased. Baystate Health, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, uses Mayo Medical...

CPT codes and LOINC update: March 2022 - Insights

CPT Code updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of

CPT codes and LOINC update: June 2022 - Insights

This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of June.

CPT codes and LOINC update: September 2022 - Insights

This list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September.

Mayo Medical Laboratories Rebrands Its Name as Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Insights

Mayo Medical Laboratories, the global reference laboratory of Mayo Clinic, has changed its name to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories at Executive War College - Insights

From April 30 to May 1, laboratory leaders will join together to address laboratory trends and challenges at the 25th annual Executive War College in New Orleans. This year, Curt Hanson, M.D., and Jane Hermansen are two of the featured...

Vaping-Associated Lung Injury May Be Caused by Toxic Chemical Fumes, Study Finds - Insights

A Mayo Clinic study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that lung injuries from vaping most likely are caused by direct toxicity or tissue damage from noxious chemical fumes.

CPT codes and LOINC update: April 2023 - Insights

This page includes updates posted to Mayo Clinic Labs during the month of April.

CPT codes and LOINC update: November 2023 - Insights

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

CPT Codes and LOINC Update: November 2019 - Insights

View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of November 2019.

CPT Codes and LOINC Update: April 2020 - Insights

View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of April.

CPT Codes and LOINC Update: August 2020 - Insights

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

CPT Codes and LOINC Update: August 2019 - Insights

View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of August 2019.

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., Presents the Need for Rapid Testing Against Diseases Like COVID-19 - Insights

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses the need for laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of fast-spreading viral infections.

Jane Hermansen, MT(ASCP), on What We Learned from the Promise of Theranos - Insights

Jane Hermansen, Manager, Outreach and Network Development, is featured on the cover of October’s MedicalLab Management where she takes a good look at lessons to be learned from Theranos.

W. (Andrew) Cousin, Jr., FACHE, Featured in Definitive Healthcare Panel on Value-Based Care - Insights

The purpose of the panel was to provide insight into how some health care systems are paving the way for value-based care.

Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program Update—All Three Chicks Have Fledged #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

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.

Michael Henry, M.D., Receives Outstanding Physician/Scientist Educator Award - Insights

Michael Henry, M.D., Consultant in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, has received the 2017 Outstanding Physician/Scientist Educator Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences for his long-term and significant commitment to...

William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Featured in "Minnesota Healthcare News" - Insights

William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and President of Mayo Medical Laboratories, was recently profiled in Minnesota Healthcare News.

Sharon Zehe, J.D., Presents Legal Issues in Individualized Medicine at Precision Medicine Summit - Insights

Sharon Zehe, J.D., an attorney at Mayo Clinic and Vice President of Business Affairs for Mayo Medical Laboratories, recently presented at the HIMSS Precision Medicine Summit in Boston on "Four Issues for Providers of Precision Medicine."

Message to Our Health Care Partners During Unsettling Times - Insights

As we enter a second week of protest and unrest throughout the nation sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, we want to recognize the heartache and pain felt because of these events. Added to the uncertainty with...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 19 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Autopsy validation of progressive supranuclear palsy-predominant speech/language disorder criteria.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: October 12 - Insights

This week’s research roundup features: Effect of urate-elevating inosine on early Parkinson disease progression: The SURE-PD3 randomized clinical trial.

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.

Newsday features William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., in coverage of pop-up COVID-19 test sites - Insights

Although these sites may offer convenience, Dr. Morice cautions that it's important to understand the potential drawbacks.

Joseph Yao, M.D., and Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., co-author study of COVID-19 and South Dakota motorcycle rally - Insights

Findings show 86 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota associated with the rally, but notes that number underestimates the event's full impact in the state.

WCCO Radio features Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., in a review of Minnesota's early COVID-19 response - Insights

When the pandemic began, Mayo Clinic and its partners across the state worked tirelessly to ramp up testing, investigate treatment, and explore vaccine development.

Celebrating Art in Pathology - Insights

On Friday, May 19, the Division of Anatomic Pathology hosted its seventh annual Art in Pathology event. This year’s submissions confirm what Confucius famously said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” View this post for...

Elitza Theel, Ph.D., named to Business Insider's list of 30 under 40 working to transform health care - Insights

Since the pandemic hit, she's spent a great deal of time vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.

MLS Clinical Rotations Spotlight: Hospital Clinical Lab - Insights

Montana Smith, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program, highlights her experience in Mayo Clinic’s Hospital Clinical Laboratory during MLS clinical rotations.

CPT Codes and LOINC Update: September 2019 - Insights

View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of September 2019.

CPT Codes and LOINC Update: June 2020 - Insights

View a full list of new CPT codes, Test Classification Updates, LOINC Codes, and Z-Codes posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of June.

Saying Goodbye to the MLS Program - Insights

Ali Addesso, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2017, says goodbye to the MLS Program with a heartfelt "thank you" to her peers and teachers.

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.

Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program—Celebrating 30 Years #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

Since 1987, falcons have found a home on top of the tall buildings of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During nesting season (approximately mid-March to late June), a live camera offers 24/7, real-time views of where they live and raise...

Will Laxen Receives Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence - Insights

Will Laxen, Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, was recently awarded the Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence for his continuous commitment to quality and service.

James Stubbs, M.D., Elected President of American Board of Pathology - Insights

James Stubbs, M.D., Chair of the Division of Transfusion Medicine in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, has been elected President of the American Board of Pathology.

Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Elected President of Clinical Immunology Society - Insights

Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Clinical Immunology Society.

2017 Mayo Medical Laboratories Lab Week Door Winner - Insights

We wrapped up another fun National Medical Laboratory Professional’s Week with a door-decorating contest, weekly quizzes, and, of course, treats. This year’s theme was, “All-Stars Laboratory Team: Teaming up for Patient Care.” We ended up...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 6 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Clinical impact of KIR haplotypes in 10/10 HLA-matched unrelated donor-recipient pairs undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Cases with Dr. Keeney: Case #4 - Insights

This case presents a female patient in her 70s with pain in the right upper quadrant. An ultrasound showed pelviectasis bilaterally, right greater than left. What is the diagnosis?

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).

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Advises Pathologists on Parasite Identification - Insights

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory and Co-Director of Vector-Borne Diseases Lab Services in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, was recently featured in an article in CAP TODAY...

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., discusses COVID-19 testing in The Wall Street Journal - Insights

Dr. Morice, president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, weighs in on the role of testing and addresses how quickly a COVID-19 infection can be detected.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., discusses progress in COVID-19 vaccine development - Insights

In a story on Washington D.C. Fox 5 News, Dr. Morice reviewed the significance of reports that a COVID-19 vaccine was found to be more than 90% effective.

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., weighs in on pooled molecular testing for SARS-CoV-2 - Insights

At the beginning of the pandemic, pooled testing was seen as a way to potentially conserve valuable testing resources, but logistical hurdles and other challenges have limited its usefulness.

Dendritic Cell Enumeration Test: Amir Sadighi Akha, M.D., D.Phil. - Insights

Amir Sadighi Akha, M.D., D.Phil., lab section director for Mayo Clinic's Cellular and Molecular Immunology Laboratory, joins this episode of the "Answers From the Lab" podcast. Dr. Sadighi Akha and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discuss dendritic cell...