MCL Archives - Insights Get the latest news and education from Mayo Clinic Laboratories Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:07:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Protected: CPT Code Updates for 2026 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/25/cpt-code-updates-for-2026/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/25/cpt-code-updates-for-2026/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118979 Protected: CPT Code Updates for 2026There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Capacity Planning in the Laboratory https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/24/capacity-planning-in-the-laboratory/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/24/capacity-planning-in-the-laboratory/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:07:54 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=119012 Capacity Planning in the LaboratoryRegister now – Jan. 13, 2026 - PACE/FL - Explore ways of calculating and displaying available laboratory capacity that can be used in coordination with practice and outreach growth plans.

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Practical Strategies for Boosting Outreach Laboratory Profitability https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/24/practical-strategies-for-boosting-outreach-laboratory-profitability/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/24/practical-strategies-for-boosting-outreach-laboratory-profitability/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118958 Practical Strategies for Boosting Outreach Laboratory ProfitabilityIn this episode of the “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by Wendy Daigle and Ellen Dijkman Dulkes, outreach solutions specialists. Together, they share practical strategies that outreach programs can consider to strengthen their financial performance.

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Unlocking the Unknown With Metagenomics https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/20/unlocking-the-unknown-with-metagenomics/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/20/unlocking-the-unknown-with-metagenomics/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118946 Unlocking the Unknown With MetagenomicsIn this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Trish Simner, Ph.D., a clinical microbiologist at Mayo Clinic to discuss recent news about Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) reform followed by an in-depth conversation about metagenomics.

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New lupus guidelines reinforce the importance of lab testing in patient care https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/20/new-lupus-guidelines-reinforce-the-importance-of-lab-testing-in-patient-care/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/20/new-lupus-guidelines-reinforce-the-importance-of-lab-testing-in-patient-care/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118953 New lupus guidelines reinforce the importance of lab testing in patient careNew ACR lupus guidelines highlight the vital role of lab testing in monitoring disease and guiding treatment decisions.

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LiquidHALLMARK®: Advancing liquid biopsy testing with DNA and RNA https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/19/liquidhallmark-advancing-liquid-biopsy-testing-with-dna-and-rna/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/19/liquidhallmark-advancing-liquid-biopsy-testing-with-dna-and-rna/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118904 LiquidHALLMARK®: Advancing liquid biopsy testing with DNA and RNALiquidHALLMARK combines DNA and RNA for more accurate cancer profiling, helping patients access lifesaving therapies.

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Unraveling IgG4-related disease with coordinated diagnostic expertise https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/17/unraveling-igg4-related-disease-with-coordinated-diagnostic-expertise/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/17/unraveling-igg4-related-disease-with-coordinated-diagnostic-expertise/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118855 Unraveling IgG4-related disease with coordinated diagnostic expertiseAfter months of misdiagnoses, Tom Heisler found answers at Mayo Clinic, where advanced renal pathology revealed IgG4-related disease and led to his recovery.

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Five simple steps to bolster laboratory outreach financial acumen https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/17/five-simple-steps-to-bolster-laboratory-outreach-financial-acumen/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/17/five-simple-steps-to-bolster-laboratory-outreach-financial-acumen/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118871 Five simple steps to bolster laboratory outreach financial acumenDiscover five simple steps to start developing the knowledge and skills to drive financial success for your laboratory outreach program.

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Dr. Bill Morice discusses how diagnostics are driving personalized medicine https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/11/dr-bill-morice-discusses-how-diagnostics-are-driving-personalized-medicine/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/11/dr-bill-morice-discusses-how-diagnostics-are-driving-personalized-medicine/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118815 Dr. Bill Morice discusses how diagnostics are driving personalized medicineDr. Bill Morice shares how clinical diagnostics are expanding to guide treatment and enable clinicians to target therapies more precisely.

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Preparation of Platelet-Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/10/preparation-of-platelet-poor-plasma-for-special-coagulation-testing/ https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2025/11/10/preparation-of-platelet-poor-plasma-for-special-coagulation-testing/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/?p=118811 Preparation of Platelet-Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation TestingAccurate coagulation testing starts with proper specimen preparation. Even small pre-analytic errors, such as underfilled tubes, hemolysis, or improper centrifugation, can compromise results and patient care.

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