Reclaiming her joy: Joy Carol - Insights
A tenacious fighter, Joy Carol never lost hope that a mysterious condition that had stripped her of her ability to move would be identified. Hope turned into reality when a Mayo Clinic Laboratories test identified the cause of her illness...
Glimmer of Hope: Gregor Heinrich - Insights
While Gregor Heinrich never could have imagined that testicular cancer was related to his problems with his vision and gait, learning he was positive for KLHL11 protein biomarkers meant he could receive treatment for both the cancer and the...
Vector-borne diseases - Insights
Browse our full menu of individual tests and panels that aid in the diagnosis of vector-borne diseases.
Offering more than 150 oncology-specific tests in nine subspecialty areas, Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ cancer tests are developed by an experienced team of board-certified geneticists, genetic counselors, and physicians.
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Autoimmune testing education - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is leading an evolution in autoimmune neurology diagnosis. Powered by expertise from our research labs, clinical labs, and Autoimmune Neurology Clinic, we have developed panels customized to address specific...
Calprotectin and Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Insights
The differential diagnosis for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While the clinical presentation is similar, IBD is an inflammatory disease, while IBS is a noninflammatory disease. View this "Hot...
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...
After a long wait, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally approved the Elecsys Troponin T Gen 5 STAT blood test. Recently, the Beckman hscTnI assay was also approved. These high-sensitivity troponin assays will benefit emergency...
Advancing Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis - Insights
The standard laboratory test to diagnose multiple myeloma dates back to the Eisenhower administration. Research at Mayo Clinic spearheaded by David Murray, M.D., Ph.D. (PATH ’10), and fueled by his experience as an industrial chemist has...
How an ex-NFL Linebacker Overcame His Greatest Opponent, Amyloidosis - Insights
Matt Millen, ex-pro NFL player, who played on four Super Bowl-winning teams underwent a nearly six-year medical journey in search for answers. Finally, he was diagnosed with amyloidosis using a new testing methodology at Mayo Clinic.
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...
MSA Patient Holds Steady Following Small Group Study of Stem Cell Therapy - Insights
Steve Day experiences balance issues, sleeping problems, and irregular blood pressure stem from a rare, unusual neurodegenerative disease—multiple system atrophy. Read his story.
The Collective Wisdom of Biobanks - Insights
Since ancient times, physicians have analyzed patient specimens to diagnose illness. Now, our samples can do far more than diagnose. They can help researchers find treatments for the unmet needs of patients.
Our staff, our stories: Andrew "Roo" Yori - Insights
Andrew “Roo” Yori’s persistence and athletic gifts allowed him to achieve his dream of becoming an American Ninja Warrior in 2016.
Applying the Staffing-to-Workload Methodology: Basic Staffing Model - Insights
Mike Baisch, Systems Engineer at Mayo Clinic, discusses how to apply the staffing-to-workload methodology to a series of case studies. This post highlights a “basic” staffing model.
Ingenuity, collaboration, and expertise create a game-changing COVID-19 test swab - Insights
A massive effort culminated in Mayo Clinic designing, testing and mass-manufacturing a 3D-printed mid-turbinate swab for COVID-19 testing.
Learn more about Mayo Clinic Laboratories testing for pregnancy loss, which can help determine causes and risk of recurrence for future pregnancies.
Frequently asked questions - Insights
For patients at risk of plasma cell disorders, early identification is critical to ensure better outcomes. Coined as MASS-FIX, our innovative approach uses matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ comprehensive menu of genetic cardiovascular testing provides results that support gene-based strategies to manage inherited cardiovascular disease.
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.
Learn about our menu of MayoComplete testing including a 515-gene panel and multiple disease-specific panels, which span the cancer spectrum.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories isn’t just a reference lab. We’re also the diagnostic lab for a hospital, just like your lab. So we know the many benefits of keeping tests as close to patients as possible.
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,...
Five Steps to Improve Transfusion Medicine - Insights
Blood transfusion is the most common procedure performed in hospitals in the U.S. Yet published evidence shows significant gaps in clinicians' knowledge of this critical aspect of patient care, including possible adverse reactions that can...
Sorting through the Details of an Automation Solution - Insights
Laboratories face increasing pressure to automate their operations as they are challenged by a continuing increase in workload, a need to reduce expenditure, and a demand for accuracy and improved turnaround time—essentially doing more with...
MASTERMIND: A Smarter Search for Microbial Diagnostics - Insights
In the war against microbes, human beings are vastly outnumbered—and losing the weapons race.
Top Gun Phlebotomy: Pseudohyperkalemia - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., describes how pseudohyperkalemia has many causes, from collection techniques, processing, and even transport. This presentation focuses on the various preanalytic and analytic causes of...
Hereditary testing by specialty - Insights
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is a one-stop laboratory for hereditary testing, featuring a robust menu of molecular, cytogenic, biochemical, and functional assays that support diagnosis and care.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ full suite of pediatric hematologic testing equips pediatric hematologists with comprehensive answers to diagnose and direct care.
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.
Understanding the difference between benign and malignant adrenal tumors has alway been difficult; this new assay will assist with this medical challenge.
A recent Mayo Clinic study has found that many U.S. health care providers are habitually ordering a mostly unnecessary, and quite expensive, genetic test to identify a patient’s hereditary risk of venous thromboembolism.
QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D. will discuss a new interferon-gamma release assay that can assist in the detection of individuals that are infected with tuberculosis.
Lyme Neuroborreliosis - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss diagnostic testing options for patients with suspected neuroinvasive Lyme disease or Lyme neuroborreliosis.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Clinical trial testing support - Insights
Learn more about our clinical testing support, specimen preparation and transportation, billing, and access helpful videos to help you get started.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Biomarker and companion diagnostic testing - Insights
Browse our suite of diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic, quantitative and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical stains with interpretation.
Find out how our suite of MayoComplete next-generation sequencing panels puts patients on the right treatment path.
Autoimmune Movement Disorders - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Our phenotype specific testing for autoimmune movement disorders contain clinically relevant antibodies providing accurate answers for treatment guidance.
Phlebotomy Top Gun: Drawing Blood from a Patient Receiving Intravenous Fluids - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., presents a case-based scenario on drawing blood from a patient receiving intravenous fluids.
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.
Forging ahead after years of hardship: Anya Magnuson - Insights
At just 24-years-old Anya Magnuson has survived not just one but two close encounters with death. Focused, determined, and intent on experiencing life to its fullest, Anya never gave up. Nor did the multidisciplinary Mayo Clinic care team...
Antibody Prevalence in Epilepsy and Encephalopathy (APE2) Score - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S., discusses how patients with encephalopathy and/or epilepsy of unknown etiology may have an autoimmune or paraneoplastic cause.