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A simpler path to answers for patients with mast cell activation syndrome

A random urine test panel aids in diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), a complex condition often misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms. The panel improves access, speeds up diagnosis, and enables individualized treatment by detecting key mast cell mediators.

August 11, 2025
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Flesh-Eating Organisms Making the News: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.
September 11, 2025

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 troublesome organisms making headlines.

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Last chance to register for virtual phlebotomy workshop
September 10, 2025

The registration deadline for Mayo Clinic Laboratories Education’s first-ever virtual phlebotomy workshop on Oct. 1 is fast approaching. Register today.

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Join us on Oct. 29 for a SAAmplify-αSYN testing webinar
September 8, 2025

Join us for a webinar exploring the revolutionary way SAAmplify™–αSYN testing, which is offered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories in collaboration with Amprion, is improving diagnostic accuracy for patients with neurodegenerative disorders.

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Building Momentum for Outreach Implementation Success
June 30, 2025

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by colleagues Ellen Dijkman Dulkes and Brianne Newton. They discuss common reasons that outreach programs fail to launch and strategies for building momentum to implement a program.

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Comprehensive vector-borne disease testing
June 30, 2025

The increased prevalence of certain tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses, the benefits of an algorithmic testing approach, and the growing importance of co-infection testing.

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Mayocliniclabs.com gets a new look, improved interface
June 24, 2025

On Tuesday, June 24, the mayocliniclabs.com website will feature a refreshed homepage. Incorporating valuable feedback from users, the site has been redesigned it to highlight the most frequently used features and content. The aim to enhance user experience with a more intuitive, visually appealing, and responsive website. These new features will make it easier to find information and complete tasks.

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Assay Aids Diagnosis of Resistant Hypertension: John Lieske, M.D., and Sandra Taler, M.D.
June 24, 2025

John Lieske, M.D., and Sandra Taler, M.D., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' mass spectrometry assay helps evaluate patients for resistant hypertension. The test can detect antihypertensive medications in urine, providing evidence of whether patients are actually absorbing their medications or whether a new approach might be needed.

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Precision in the pancreas: A new genetic test transforms hereditary pancreatitis diagnosis and care
June 24, 2025

Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ newly expanded Hereditary Pancreatitis Gene Panel is transforming how clinicians diagnose and manage a complex, often elusive disease. Developed through close collaboration between lab scientists, genetic counselors, and clinicians, the test uses a whole exome sequencing backbone to analyze nine carefully selected genes with strong clinical relevance. This focused approach avoids ambiguous results while empowering early diagnosis, cancer risk assessment, and family testing. Built on a whole exome backbone with reflex capabilities, the panel represents a major step forward in precision medicine — offering clarity for patients and providers, and a platform for future genomic innovation.

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Five Steps to Manage Change in an Outreach Laboratory
June 23, 2025

When introducing a new initiative in the medical laboratory environment, effective change management is essential.

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Weeding Through the Information: Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Determine New vs. Residual Use of Marijuana
June 23, 2025

Reviewing the challenges healthcare providers face in distinguishing between new and residual marijuana use in patients.

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The importance of blood inventory and diversity in supply
June 20, 2025

Maintaining a diverse and sufficient blood supply is essential for hospital care, as transfusions support many critical treatments. Several known red blood cell antigens make donor-recipient matching complex, especially across diverse populations, highlighting the need to overcome barriers such as mistrust or lack of awareness in underrepresented communities. In the U.S., blood donors must meet specific health and eligibility requirements to ensure safety for both donor and recipient. The following podcast episodes feature blood banking-related interviews that discuss these topics.

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Advancing Neuropathy Diagnosis With Laboratory Testing and Algorithms: Div Dubey, M.B.B.S.
June 19, 2025

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and Div Dubey, M.B.B.S., a neurologist and co-director of the Clinical Neuroimmunology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, explore the topic of peripheral neuropathy.

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Quantitative Adenovirus Assay Better Informs Post-Transplant Care: Joseph Yao, M.D.
June 17, 2025

Joseph Yao, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new quantitative assay (Mayo ID: ADVQU) goes beyond qualitative testing to evaluate transplant patients for adenovirus infection. Adenovirus can cause life-threatening disease in immunocompromised transplant patients, especially children.

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Independence Day Specimen Shipping Guidelines and Schedule
June 11, 2025

Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming July 4th holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.

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Top 3 reasons to join us at Leveraging the Laboratory 2025
June 10, 2025

Our annual Outreach Conference, Leveraging the Laboratory, will take place on Sept. 16–17, 2025, in Nashville. This year’s theme, “Vision to Action,” offers a wide variety of perspectives pertaining to health system laboratory outreach programs. Here are the top 3 reasons why you should attend.

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