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New Tests Launched in October - Insights

In October 2018, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced one new test along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

New Tests Launched in August - Insights

In August 2017, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced a new test along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Panel [Test in Focus] - Insights

Rondell P. Graham, M.B.B.S., gives an overview of this test available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon previous testing approaches, what clinical action can...

Supporting Patient Care through Comprehensive Molecular and Cytogenetic Neuro-Oncology Testing - Insights

At Mayo Clinic, we offer a comprehensive approach to testing that focuses on the best outcomes for the patient. Our testing method combines molecular and cytogenetic analysis (in addition to a standard morphological and histological...

Preeclampsia - Insights

Our serum test is the first preeclampsia-specific test that can be used to stratify patients into low- or high-risk categories, indicating whether a patient is at risk for developing preeclampsia with severe features.

Enhanced detection of genetic mutation to optimize leukemia treatment - Insights

Rong He, M.D., describes how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ NPM1Q assay detects all known forms of a genetic mutation found in about 30% of people with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML. Identifying the NPM1 mutation is critical for clinical...

December 2023 - Coagulation and Hematopathology - Insights

This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case’s sub-specialties are Coagulation and Hematopathology.

The Power of Discovery: Mayo Clinic Laboratories Autoimmune Neurology Service - Insights

Autoimmune neurological disorders can often be treated, sometimes with full restoration of function. However, because the symptoms mimic other conditions, autoimmune neurological disorders are frequently misdiagnosed, resulting in an...

Panel pinpoints causes of genetic hearing loss: Nicole Boczek, Ph.D., and Melanie Meyer, M.S, CGC - Insights

Identifying a precise genetic cause of hearing loss impacts clinical management. Nicole Boczek, Ph.D., and Melanie Meyer, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' updated panel yields comprehensive results for optimal patient care.

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...

The seven S's of connectivity impact - Insights

With many organizations using a digital-first approach, it is easy to assume that is always the best option. But is it? And what about for your laboratory outreach program? Laboratories should consider these seven S’s when deciding whether...

Post-Bulletin Features Dr. Bobbi Pritt's "Creepy, Dreadful, Wonderful Parasites" Blog - Insights

The Rochester Post-Bulletin recently highlighted Bobbi Pritt, M.D.'s, “Creepy, Dreadful, Wonderful Parasites” blog, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in October with a parasite-themed art contest and giveaways.

Pathways Case Studies: January 2023 - Insights

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

Pathways Case Studies: July 2022 - 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: Gastroenterology Pathology,...

Predictors to Direct Neural Antibody Testing in Autoimmune Encephalitis/Epilepsy - Insights

In this “Hot Topic,” Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S., associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and neurology at Mayo Clinic, discusses various clinical and paraclinical features of autoimmune encephalitis, autoimmune seizures, and...

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.

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.

Diagnostic Testing Algorithms for Celiac Disease - Insights

In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., will review the diagnostic testing algorithms for celiac disease and highlight the advantages and limitations of certain tests, including serology and genetic assays.

1889: Rochester's First Operating Room #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

When Saint Marys Hospital opened on September 30, 1889, it included the city’s first operating room that wasn’t also someone’s bedroom or office.

Solutions - Insights

Learn how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ outreach solutions can enhance and promote the clinical, business, and operational relevance of the hospital laboratory.

New Tests Launched in February - Insights

In February 2017, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced nine brand new tests along with numerous reference-value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

New Tests Launched in September - Insights

In September 2017, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced five new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

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...

MML Prenatal Testing Brochure - MC2775-111

MML Prenatal Testing Brochure - PRENATAL TESTING COMPREHENSIVE SCREENING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FETAL ABNORMALITIES WOMEN HEALTH CLINIC PRENATAL TESTING

Allan Jaffe, M.D., featured in a webinar on implementation of high-sensitivity troponin I assay - Insights

Allan Jaffe, M.D., Consultant and Chair of Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Core Laboratory Services, with a joint appointment in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, will be presenting a webinar on the implementation of a...

Mayo Clinic Study on Plasma Ceramides Featured in Clinical Laboratory News - Insights

Clinical Laboratory News recently highlighted a Mayo Clinic study that shows how plasma ceramides may predict cardiovascular events in patients with or without coronary artery disease.

Join Mayo Clinic Laboratories at Crohn's and Colitis Congress - Insights

Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a leader in gastroenterology and patient care, will be exhibiting at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress, a premier conference for health care professionals and researchers interested in inflammatory bowel disease...

William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Featured on ESPN Radio - Insights

Dr. Morice, chair of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discusses the latest COVID-19 testing and the upcoming sports season.

Join us at the 12th Annual Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Drug Development Summit - Insights

BioPharma Diagnostics executives will attend the 12th Annual Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Drug Development Summit, set to take place in Boston, Massachusetts, from April 23 –25. They will be available to meet with attendees to discuss how our...

Delivering Patient-Centered Care to Diverse Populations: Importance of Health Literacy, Cultural, and Linguistic Competency - Insights

In this sketchnote, Jennifer Mieres, M.D., discusses Northwell Health’s journey to empower a community to care through a formalized diversity and inclusion strategy, education, and outreach.

Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., Elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology - Insights

Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., Director of the Mycology and Mycobacteriology Laboratories and Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, has been elected to a Fellowship in the American...

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...

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.

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."

Patient Story Features the Importance of Neuroimmunology - Insights

Sean Pittock, M.D., and Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., were featured in a Post Bulletin series about autoimmune neurology disorders and the research and services that Mayo Clinic offers patients.

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.

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...

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.

New Tests Launched in March - Insights

In March 2018, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced fifteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

New Tests Launched in October - Insights

In October 2017, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced eight new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Mayo Clinic's Discovery's Edge Highlights How New Tests Are Developed - Insights

Discovery's Edge, Mayo Clinic's research magazine, recently highlighted how new tests are developed in Mayo Clinic’s Neuroimmunology Laboratory.

PDL1 Testing for Lung Cancer [A Test in Focus] - Insights

Audio Interview Testing When to Order Specimen Performance Immunotherapies have recently emerged as a therapeutic option for patients with non-small-cell

New Tests Launched in May - Insights

In May 2017, Mayo Medical Laboratories announced eight brand new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

Navigating Technology Disruptions: John Osborn - Insights

From cyberattacks to utility failures, technology disruptions are a growing risk in an increasingly digitized and automated laboratory environment. Planning for technology disruptions positions laboratories to embrace the full power of...

Gastroenterology - Insights

Find out how our unique tests, methodologies, and reference ranges provide fast, accurate results for complex pediatric gastroenterology conditions.

November 2023 - Clinical Informatics - Insights

This "Pathways" program provides a Clinical Pathology case that includes a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. This case sub-specialty is Clinical Informatics.