MCL Featured Stories

Check out the first episode of “Life of a Specimen,” a video series that examines the critical journey taken by patient samples through Mayo Clinic Laboratories testing. In this video, we learn about the profound impact of our testing on one extraordinary patient.

Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, shares insights on balancing needs with future-oriented investments.

An order-entry, clinical decision support tool developed by physicians and scientists at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) for clinicians within the healthcare system who order autoimmune and paraneoplastic antibody panels has significantly improved test utilization, resulting in a 28% reduction in monthly test volumes of impacted tests.

This month's microlearning explores effective strategies for managing emotions at work, including boosting self-awareness, regulating reactions, and fostering professional communication.

On this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Just Kreuter, M.D., chats with Jennifer Boland-Froemming, M.D., about creating the perfect rank list for training programs. Dr. Boland shares her insights and tips to help you make informed decisions.

Performed on cerebrospinal fluid, Mayo Clinic’s RT-QuIC prion test can distinguish prion disease from other types of rapidly progressive dementias to enhance patient care.

In 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., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss recent business trends in diagnostics and why it is important for pathologists to stay informed about these trends.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ guidance for subtyping influenza A in response to a CDC advisory for hospitalized patients

This month's episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D. speaks with Monica Ibarra, M.S., about the essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and beyond.

Presentation Recording Coming Soon PACE / State of FL
This webinar will discuss the advantages of using electrophysiology results to guide the selection of axonal or demyelinating testing for peripheral neuropathy. This approach can help identify specific antibodies associated with the condition, providing a more precise diagnosis, and improving patient outcomes. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, as the therapeutic approach varies based on the underlying cause of peripheral neuropathy.

This microlearning will help learners develop the ability to include autoimmune movement disorders and related phenomena as part of the differential diagnosis, gain proficiency in categorizing autoimmune movement disorders based on phenotype and clinical progression, and identify effective strategies for diagnosing and managing autoimmune movement disorders.

In 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., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss Dr. Morice’s recent article in Becker’s Hospital Review, “Nine Developments Predicted to Shape Laboratory Medicine and Diagnostics in 2025.

The healthcare and diagnostics landscape is poised for transformative changes driven by technological advancements and evolving market dynamics.