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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discuss recent news about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare.

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of August.

With a spike in cases spurred by the delta virus, demand for COVID-19 testing is on the rise again, and several at-home tests that have been approved for emergency use authorization are becoming more popular. But should you rely on a test that you administer yourself to tell you whether you have COVID-19? Dr. Matthew Binnicker explains the pros and cons of at-home tests.

As a technical publications specialist, Pat Staley ensures that health care providers and laboratorians have the clear, concise, accurate information about Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ tests that they need to guide patient care.

This weeks research roundup features Diagnosis and classification of ileal pouch disorders: consensus guidelines from the international Ileal pouch consortium.

Topic's Include: FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, responding to increased demand for COVID-19 testing, vaccines and implementing visitor restrictions, and Mayo Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Rochester through Sept. 17.

Today's highlights include: COVID delta surge puts strain on Minnesota hospitals: ‘Everybody’s Exhausted’, are delta symptoms different, and who qualifies for a 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, visiting medical student Carol Rizkalla sits down with Justin Kreuter, M.D., to discuss the importance of external rotations within pathology and how to be a successful visiting medical student.

Due to the Labor Day holiday (recognized on Monday, September 6), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered.

This week's research roundup features Measurable residual disease does not preclude prolonged progression-free survival in CLL treated with Ibrutinib.

Topic's Include: Mayo Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Rochester until August 28th, Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Breaking down the booster terminology for COVID-19 vaccines, and Mayo Clinic minute: Tips for a healthy school year.

Today's highlights include: U.S. to advise boosters for most Americans 8 months after vaccination , how does COVID-19 affect the brain, and Mayo Clinic announces $200 million project, expected to create over 100 new jobs.

In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Matt Binnicker, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Virology and Vice Chair of Practice in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, provides an update on COVID-19 laboratory innovations including sequencing and diagnostics.