The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that at least five million people worldwide have a form of lupus. Yet, the most widely used laboratory tests for patients with this complex condition were developed more than 60 years ago, and physicians need modern, evidence-based tools to provide high-quality care for their patients. That is why Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Progentec Diagnostics joined forces to provide solutions that transform that experience.

Tropical Storm Helene is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast and is expected to become a hurricane. These weather conditions may impact areas in the United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. We continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges. Clients in the affected areas should expect to be contacted directly if any routes are modified or canceled.

Tropical Storm Francine is active in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to develop into a hurricane. These weather conditions may impact areas in the United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. We continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges. Clients in the impacted areas should expect to be contacted directly if any routes are modified or canceled.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., recently joined the Advisory Board for a webinar discussion on 2024 lab market trends. Dr. Morice covered the current lab market outlook, the priority trends, and opportunities for future growth.

As Hurricane Debby moves through the Southeast United States (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia), we continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges. Clients in the impacted areas should expect to be contacted directly if any routes are modified or canceled.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow these guidelines.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is aware of the Microsoft outage that is impacting domestic and international shipments. We are actively monitoring the situation and making carrier adjustments as needed

Presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories, the Classical Hematology Conference, happening Oct. 15–17, is an essential event for professionals in hematology, including medical practitioners, researchers, and laboratory specialists.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, authored a Becker’s Healthcare article on how hospital laboratories can navigate times of change and uncertainty with the steadfast support of a business partner like Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Discover how to harness the power of your outreach program to position your organization for success at the 35th Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow conference, presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This in-person event promises innovative insights into all aspects of health system laboratory outreach programs.

Join us for the Classical Hematology Conference: Nonmalignant Hematology and Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders, presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This hybrid conference held Oct. 15–17, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona, will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of nonmalignant hematology and bleeding and thrombotic disorders.

In a landmark discovery published in Clinical Chemistry, authenticated locks of hair from the composer Ludwig van Beethoven have revealed high lead concentrations after being analyzed at Mayo Clinic. Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., director of the Metals Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, along with his laboratory staff, completed testing on two independent and authenticated locks of Beethoven’s hair which confirmed the presence of high lead concentrations and could explain the cause for many of Beethoven’s ailments.