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In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Robin Patel, M.D., discusses how matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight (MALDI TOF) mass spectrometry works for bacterial identification, including the strengths and limitations of this...
Learn more about matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and the identification of plasma cell disorders.
Learn more about matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and the identification of plasma cell disorders.
A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois debunked the previous consensus about how kidney stones grow.
Pushing the envelope on personalized medicine - Insights
Recognizing the powerful role genes can play in diagnosing illness and guiding treatment, the Division of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics at Mayo Clinic spearheaded a testing expansion, implementing and upgrading more than 60 advanced...
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.
Staffing to Workload: Direct Effort - Insights
Mike Baisch, Systems Engineer at Mayo Clinic, discusses the mechanics of performing a staffing-to-workload analysis in the testing laboratories. There are three primary areas of focus with staffing needs: direct effort, indirect effort, and...
Pathways Case Studies: October 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for October include the following sub-specialties Breast Pathology, Gynecological...
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: April 12 - Insights
This Feature Includes: Latent pulmonary vascular disease may alter the response to therapeutic atrial shunt device in heart failure.
Present Approaches to Testing - Insights
Discussing current test applications that you can implement in your laboratory or practice today.
Elevating accuracy of Alzheimer's testing - Insights
Learn how Mayo Clinic Laboratories Alzheimer’s disease testing provides clearer answers for more patients by offering the highest level of overall accuracy for the detection of amyloid pathology.
Is the term "outreach" obsolete? - Insights
In a competitive outpatient testing market, choosing a laboratory is discretionary. With the goal of becoming the laboratory of choice for discretionary outpatient testing, it no longer matters if it is called “inreach” or “outreach.” While...
Wei Shen, Ph.D., and Rhianna Urban, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' gene panel establishes a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome, which heightens the risk for several cancers. Test results can guide targeted cancer surveillance for...
Genetic Testing to Enhance Multiple Myeloma Treatment - Insights
Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer, but most people haven’t heard of it until they or someone they know is diagnosed with the disease. March is Myeloma Action Month—a time to focus attention on the fight against...
Genetic liver disease - Insights
Identifying underlying genetic disorders plays an important role in the treatment and care of patients with liver disease. Appropriate use of screening tests in routine clinical practice can rule out possible causes of liver disease and...
HOPE Experience Essentials in Phlebotomy - Insights
Phlebotomists play a critical role in shaping a patient’s experience — from the first interaction to the last reassuring word. The HOPE Experience Essentials: Creating Moments That Matter program is designed to inspire and empower...
HOPE Experience Essentials in Phlebotomy - Insights
Phlebotomists play a critical role in shaping a patient’s experience — from the first interaction to the last reassuring word. The HOPE Experience Essentials: Creating Moments That Matter program is designed to inspire and empower...
HOPE Experience Essentials in Phlebotomy - Insights
Phlebotomists play a critical role in shaping a patient’s experience — from the first interaction to the last reassuring word. The HOPE Experience Essentials: Creating Moments That Matter program is designed to inspire and empower...
HOPE Experience Essentials in Phlebotomy - Insights
Phlebotomists play a critical role in shaping a patient’s experience — from the first interaction to the last reassuring word. The HOPE Experience Essentials: Creating Moments That Matter program is designed to inspire and empower...
HOPE Experience Essentials in Phlebotomy - Insights
Phlebotomists play a critical role in shaping a patient’s experience — from the first interaction to the last reassuring word. The HOPE Experience Essentials: Creating Moments That Matter program is designed to inspire and empower...
HOPE Experience Essentials in Phlebotomy - Insights
Phlebotomists play a critical role in shaping a patient’s experience — from the first interaction to the last reassuring word. The HOPE Experience Essentials: Creating Moments That Matter program is designed to inspire and empower...
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.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: Jan. 15 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights how the loss of FOXO1 cooperates with TMPRSS2-ERG overexpression to promote prostate tumorigenesis and cell invasion.
October 2023 - Pulmonary Pathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Pulmonary Pathology.
Global capabilities - Insights
Check out how Mayo Clinic Laboratories optimized global capabilities facilitate individualized solutions that ensure international clients receive expeditious, accurate answers.
Neuro-Oncology Testing - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
At Mayo Clinic, we offer a comprehensive approach to neuro-oncology testing that focuses on the best outcomes for the patient
Communiqué takes a deep dive into how Mayo Clinic Laboratories advances patient care, research, and education through laboratory medicine. Our experts are solving the most serious and complex medical challenges for patients worldwide.
Respiratory viruses - Insights
Browse our full suite of serology and PCR testing for respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and more.
Frequently asked questions - Insights
Check out how chromosomal microarray testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories can help optimize treatment for neurological tumors.
One Test, Multiple Targets: Zeroing in on Autoimmune Movement Disorders - Insights
A movement disorder might be caused by the body’s immune system, which is meant to fight infections, suddenly attacking the brain. Fortunately, an “autoimmune movement disorder” can often be treated—once its cause is discovered.
Nonradioactive assay helps diagnose heparin reaction - Insights
Rajiv Pruthi, M.B.B.S., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ serotonin release assay achieves high sensitivity and specificity while avoiding the use of radioactive materials. Serotonin release testing is an important tool in the...
October 2023 - Coagulation - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Coagulation.
Cytogenetic Testing for Pediatric Patients With Hematologic Malignancies - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Patricia Greipp, D.O., discusses fluorescence in situ hybridization, or FISH testing, particularly related to pediatric patients with hematologic malignancies.
Raising the Bar on Newborn Screening Test Performance - Insights
Newborn screening panels that test for a variety of conditions are available in every state; however, test performance and response rate by each state are very different. Mayo Clinic's Biochemical Genetics Laboratory created the...
April 2023 - Ophthalmic Pathology - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides an Anatomic Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Ophthalmic Pathology.
MML Prenatal Testing Brochure - MC2775-111
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A novel testing approach for newly identified VEXAS syndrome - Insights
VEXAS syndrome is a severe autoinflammatory disease that results in a spectrum of rheumatologic and hematologic conditions. The underlying cause of newly identified VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic) syndrome —...
Learn how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ outreach solutions can enhance and promote the clinical, business, and operational relevance of the hospital laboratory.
Hereditary Alzheimer's disease and dementia - Insights
Learn about our genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia, and CADASIL.
Learn more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ test offerings and services can help hospital laboratories enhance patient care and laboratory performance.
Alzheimer's Disease CSF Biomarkers - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Alicia Algeciras, Ph.D., DABCC, and Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D., DABCC, discuss Alzheimer's disease CSF biomarkers.
Pathways Case Studies: December 2022 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for December include the following sub-specialties: Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology,...
Pathways Case Studies: June 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for June include the following sub-specialties: Gastroenterology Pathology,...
MCL Whole Exome Sequencing Advanced Understanding of Genetic Disease Flyer MC2775523
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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.
Carbohydrate metabolism - Insights
Learn more about how Mayo Clinic Laboratories testing for carbohydrate metabolism can identify genetic variants and confirm diagnosis of these complex conditions.
August 2023 - Biochemical Genetics - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Biochemical Genetics.
MCL Molecular Genetics Inherited Cancer Syndromes Patient Information MC123598
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In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., discusses the high-resolution targeted opioid screening test from Mayo Clinic Laboratories, which offers sensitivity and specificity for use in the monitoring and management of patients who...
Find out how our unique tests, methodologies, and reference ranges provide fast, accurate results for complex pediatric gastroenterology conditions.