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Eye on Innovation Cultivating a comprehensive test menu for organ transplant patients

Patient Spotlight Unraveling IgG4-related disease with coordinated diagnostic expertise

Shaping the future of diagnostics

Diagnostics aren’t just answers; they’re indicators of what comes next. At Mayo Clinic Laboratories, we analyze emerging trends, evolving disease patterns, and real-world clinical data to inform the future of healthcare. By transforming results into foresight, we guide innovation that proactively meets tomorrow’s challenges, ensuring patients benefit from advances long before they become standard practice.

“Much of the data that fuels modern medicine originates from clinical diagnostic tests, making laboratories essential to developing and implementing the personalized care solutions of the future.”
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO, Mayo Clinic Laboratories

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What 2026 revealed about the future of diagnostics

From personalized medicine to AI, discover how current trends are shaping the future of diagnostics and patient care.

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LiquidHALLMARK®: Advancing liquid biopsy testing with DNA and RNA

LiquidHALLMARK combines DNA and RNA for more accurate cancer profiling, helping patients access lifesaving therapies.

Unraveling IgG4-related disease with coordinated diagnostic expertise

After months of misdiagnoses, Tom Heisler found answers at Mayo Clinic, where advanced renal pathology revealed IgG4-related disease and led to his recovery.

Dr. William Morice provides insights on the evolving technologies in medicine

In a Fierce Healthcare article, Dr. William Morice highlights AI, digital pathology, and mass spectrometry as key advancements revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics and treatment.

Bold ideas drive discovery

Transforming trends into diagnostic innovation
We study patterns across millions of tests and clinical encounters to anticipate patient needs. These insights help guide the development of new assays, shape testing strategies, and advance early detection, all with the goal of helping physicians save and improve more lives.

Leading the evolution of laboratory medicine
With one of the world’s most sophisticated test catalogs, Mayo Clinic Laboratories continuously evaluates emerging science, technology, and clinical needs. This proactive approach enables us to evolve quickly and responsibly, ensuring healthcare systems are prepared for what lies ahead.

Foresight grounded in clinical expertise
Progress is strengthened by physicians and scientists who understand the real-world implications of diagnostic change. At Mayo Clinic, those insights transform data into direction — shaping future solutions that support providers, empower health systems, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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