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Patient spotlight - Insights

Patients are at the heart of all we do at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Our laboratory testing can clear the fog of an uncertain diagnosis, point to the next steps in care, and pave the way for better treatment. Our work makes a difference in...

IGHV and TP53 Sequencing: Clinical Utility in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Insights

In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Curtis Hanson, M.D., will discuss the use of laboratory-based prognostic markers in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). He will also highlight the importance of molecular analyses for IGHV and TP53...

Transformative diagnostics - Insights

With a sophisticated laboratory test catalog and thousands of Mayo Clinic experts, we’re here to help you answer the toughest clinical questions.

Neuro-oncology informative cases - Insights

Clinical studies at the Mayo Clinic have shown that this broad, but tumor-specific, genetic analysis has significant, and sometimes unexpected, clinical impact. The following case studies highlight the importance and clinical utility of...

Testing for Streptococcus pneumoniae Antibodies - Insights

In this month's "Hot Topic," Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., identifies the clinical application of testing for Streptococcus pneumoniae polysaccharide antibodies and describes the tests available for measuring these antibodies.

Pediatric neuro-oncology informative cases - Insights

Neuro-oncology is a complex field undergoing rapid changes with the advancement and evolution of sophisticated genetic testing. Evidence continues to grow in support of broad molecular and cytogenetic analysis for patients with brain...

Syndromic Testing for Infectious Diseases: Respiratory Infections - Insights

In this month's "Hot Topic," Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses the use of multiplex panels for the diagnosis of respiratory infections and focuses on the clinical utility of these tests in the setting of upper respiratory tract...

Helicobacter pylori Infection: Serologic Testing Not Recommended [Communiqué] - Insights

Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection is among the most common bacterial infections worldwide with approximately one-half of the world’s population infected. Several invasive and noninvasive testing methods are available to detect H...

The evolution of specimen accessioning and delivery - Insights

The last installment of our 50th Anniversary series explores how Mayo Clinic Laboratories pioneered best practices in the area of specimen accessioning and delivery.

Diagnostic Exploratory Testing - Insights

In this month's "Hot Topic," Nicole Boczek, Ph.D., assistant professor and laboratory director in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and Sarah Barnett, M.S., CGC, discuss diagnostic exploratory testing, explain why it’s...

Pathways Case Studies: July 2023 - Insights

This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for July include the following sub-specialties: Breast Pathology, Cytopathology &...

Group purchasing - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories works closely with group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and purchasing groups (PGs) to provide clients access to our esoteric tests and services, delivering solutions that drive efficiency.

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.

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.

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.

Grounded in gratitude, embracing treatment with hope - Insights

The fifth episode of “Life of a Specimen” video series highlights Joy Carol’s treatment journey after Mayo Clinic Laboratories antibody testing identified a paraneoplastic autoimmune disorder as the cause of her life-threatening symptoms.

MayoComplete Next-Generation Sequencing: Oncology Subpanels - Insights

In this month's "Hot Topic," Kevin Halling, M.D., Ph.D., discusses new next generation sequencing testing for various tumor types and the rationale for the enhancements that were made; reviews gene additions that are now available in each...

The Bullet Catch and Other Deadly Illusions! - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Reade Quinton, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and

Tick Talk 2022 - Insights

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Bobbi Pritt, M.D., professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and division chair for the Department of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, to discuss why...

Attending Medical Conferences & AABB Debrief - Insights

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews John Sherbeck, M.D., Laboratory Medical Director of Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, about how to plan your time at medical conferences and briefly discusses this...

Graduation Is upon Us - Insights

Elizabeth Gamache, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, discusses the 2018's class impending graduation and what they have to look forward to afterward.

Week in Review: March 11 - Insights

Today's Highlights Include: MN has 14 hospitals in Newsweek's U.S. Top 500; Mayo best in the world, medical supplies head to Ukraine from Rochester, and how does your body react to stress?

Platelet Transmission Electron Microscopy and Flow Cytometry - Insights

In this "Hot Topic," Dong Chen, M.D., Ph.D., describes how flow cytometry, electron micrographic study, and molecular testing are used to diagnose platelet function disorders.

Mayo Clinic Labs @Work: Rehab Elkadri - Insights

Rehab Elkadri joined Mayo Clinic Laboratories in December 2021, relocating from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates. As an international clinical specialty liaison in the Neurology division for the Middle East and North Africa...

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.

Laboratory testing utilization: Coccidioides immitis/posadasii serologic testing - Insights

In this month's "Hot Topic," Elitza Theel, Ph.D., shares the recommended approach to serologic testing for assessment or infection with coccidioides.

Key performance indicators for laboratory outreach programs - Insights

Key performance indicators (KPIs) should be a part of every laboratory’s quality improvement plan, and that includes outreach-specific KPI metrics. Financial, internal-facing, and client-facing KPIs for outreach programs help to create a...

Amyloidosis Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Mayo Clinic’s amyloid protein identification methodology is considered the gold standard because of the high sensitivity and accuracy with which it types amyloid proteins in paraffin-embedded specimens.

New Tools for the Changing Landscape of Tick-Borne Diseases: Elitza Theel, Ph.D. - Insights

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, for...

Lyme Disease, Part 2: Borrelia mayonii-A New Cause of Lyme Disease in Upper Midwest - Insights

In this “Hot Topic,” Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discusses how Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States and Europe and caused primarily by Borrelia burgdorferi in the United States, while B burgdorferi, B afzelii,...

Capabilities - Insights

Learn more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ test offerings and services can help hospital laboratories enhance patient care and laboratory performance.

Mayo's Own American Ninja Warrior Returns to Competition - Insights

Age seems to slow most people down. But Andrew Yori, a.k.a. the K9 Ninja who competed in the "American Ninja Warrior" competition, isn't like most people. While Andrew didn't win, he did achieve raising awareness of shelter dogs and their...

Mitochondrial Disease [Test in Focus] - Insights

Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ inclusive approach to mitochondrial disease testing expedites diagnosis. Using innovative methodologies like custom reagents and droplet digital PCR enables precision...

ACHE 2017 Congress on Healthcare Leadership Live Blog - Insights

Andy Cousin, FACHE, Director of Product Management and Marketing for Mayo Medical Laboratories, is attending this year's ACHE Congress on Health Care Leadership conference in Chicago. He will be sharing his thoughts and photos from the...

Communiqué Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Insights

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The specimen's journey to the laboratory: Refined processes, superior quality, unwavering care - Insights

Check out the second episode of “Life of a Specimen,” a video exploration of the complex path taken by patient samples through testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. In this episode, we hear about the quality processes and careful treatment...

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.

Plasma-Cell Neoplasms - Mayo Clinic Laboratories

As a pioneer in the field, Mayo Clinic plays an integral role by developing new tests to help align patients with new therapies for plasma cell disorders.

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02/2024© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Mycobacterium and Nocardia Culture Algorithm Tissue Processing Mycobacterium Culture, Concentration CTB / Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture ■...

Interpretation of qualitative and quantitative urine opiate tests for pain management patients - Insights

In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., discusses the use of qualitative urine screening assays and quantitative confirmatory testing to determine compliance in pain management patients.

FDA Regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests - Insights

PACE/State of FL - A brief history of the FDA’s interest in LDTs and detailing new requirements.

Pathways Case Studies: November 2023 - Insights

This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for November include the following sub-specialties: Cardiovascular Pathology,...

Direct immunofluorescence for autoimmune bullous diseases - Insights

In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Julia Lehman, M.D., discusses a recent change to the direct immunofluorescence assay, specifically the addition of the IgG4 conjugate.

Outreach & Business Solutions - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ Outreach Program equips laboratory leaders with Mayo Clinic expertise and customized strategies to help grow laboratory revenues by increasing efficiencies and minimizing waste.

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Dec. 10 - Insights

This week’s Research Roundup highlights the evaluation of monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance: A consensus report of the International Kidney and Monoclonal Gammopathy Research Group.