COVID Resource Center Newsroom

The in-depth article examines how the onset of flu season has the potential to further complicate testing challenges posed by COVID-19.

By Tracy Will • October 29, 2020

Flu season is just now unfolding. But this time, it’s piggy-backed with a pandemic, which threatens to spike with the colder weather as people huddle indoors. Adding to this conundrum is the unsettling fact that, for both COVID-19 and the flu, the symptoms overlap.

By Chris Bahnsen • October 21, 2020

The concept of at-home testing for COVID-19 sounds straightforward. But there's nuance to it that's important to understand. Right now, an at-home test for COVID-19 is not available, although there may be one coming soon. But in some areas, at-home sample collection is an option at this time.

By Tracy Will • October 12, 2020

When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, it brought a whirlwind of change. Staff in Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology rose to the challenge with perseverance, flexibility, and resilience.

By Tracy Will • October 9, 2020

Dr. Pritt reviews how the timing and method of testing can affect the reliability of COVID-19 test results.

By Tracy Will • October 8, 2020

Dr. Pritt joins a group of testing experts to sort through the information and help clear up confusion about COVID-19 testing.

By Tracy Will • October 7, 2020

In a recent Wall Street Journal article that reviewed COVID-19 symptoms, treatment and prevention, William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., weighed in on the role of testing.

By Tracy Will • October 7, 2020

Dr. Theel is transforming health care by vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.

By Tracy Will • October 1, 2020

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., and Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., offered insight on testing accuracy, as well as circumstances that could affect a test's reliability.

By Tracy Will • September 21, 2020

Zacher now works to assist staff who have transitioned to working from home as they learn new technology.

By Tracy Will • September 18, 2020

Dr. Theel, director, Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory, was recently highlighted in the Star Tribune's special issue featuring heroes of the pandemic.

By Suzanne Ferguson • September 4, 2020

Dr. Morice was recently featured in The Athletic regarding sports teams and how to safely and efficiently bring them back.

By Suzanne Ferguson • August 6, 2020

Mayo Clinic has launched a new SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody test in support of the nationwide convalescent plasma exchange study and other critical research efforts to establish effective therapies and vaccines for COVID-19. The test will be available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories to select labs, blood banks, and biopharma clients in late June.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • June 11, 2020