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

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • August 13, 2025

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.

By Chris Bahnsen • August 11, 2025

At this year's Classical Hematology Conference we will be joined by Hematology experts, Adam Cuker, M.D. and Stephan Moll, M.D. Reserve your spot today.

By MCL Education • August 6, 2025

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., highlights data-driven reasons health systems benefit from the lab service line and strategies to bolster performance.

By Jessie Fenske • August 5, 2025

Review the art of delivering clear, constructive feedback; tips for navigating potentially challenging conversations with respect; highlighting the importance of positive feedback.

By MCL Education • August 4, 2025

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 Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, for a timely discussion on tick-borne diseases.

By Jessie Fenske • July 31, 2025

Register now – Oct. 14, 2025 - PACE/State of FL - This webinar will provide an overview of recent regulatory changes impacting clinical laboratories. This will include the latest updates to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) memos and brochures, the termination of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC) and its impact to clinical laboratories, a summary of the FDA LDT final rule regulatory journey, and a discussion of the shift to announced inspections.

By MCL Education • October 14, 2025

Practical guidance on when and how to test yeast isolates, key susceptibility testing methods and criteria, and the role of epidemiological cutoff values (ECVs).

By MCL Education • July 28, 2025

Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, shares four critical steps for successful healthcare collaborations.

By Jessie Fenske • July 23, 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, Mayo Clinic Laboratories expanded its test catalog with several innovative new tests.

By Elizabeth Harty • July 22, 2025

The laboratory test catalog is no longer just a reference list — it’s a strategic asset. By expanding its content, laboratories can improve satisfaction and experience.

By Ellen Dijkman Dulkes • July 21, 2025

After mysterious neurological symptoms began in 2010, Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., was diagnosed with paraneoplastic syndrome, a rare condition that led to groundbreaking research and test development at Mayo Clinic. Years later, pulmonary fibrosis and a double lung transplant would test him once again — and redefine his resilience.

By Chris Bahnsen • July 21, 2025

This episode marks the end of “Lab Medicine Rounds.” Host Justin Kreuter, M.D., reflects on the impact of the series and introduces an upcoming video-based[...]

By MCL Education • July 18, 2025