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In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Yasmeen Butt, M.D., Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and Brittney Thiele, a medical student, both at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, to discuss their Pathology Interest Group and the importance of having one.
Experts at Mayo Clinic have developed a unique method of testing that combines new technology with novel bioinformatics to promptly detect a group of uncommon genetic conditions that are often difficult to identify.
Lying in an ICU bed as sick as he could get, Jon Bratsch thought he was past the point of no return. But when a Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ test revealed the source of his dire symptoms, everything changed. Today, Jon’s back to the life and family he loves.
In this month's "Hot Topic," Alicia Algeciras, Ph.D., DABCC, and Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D., DABCC, discuss Alzheimer's disease CSF biomarkers.
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” the host of the show, Justin Kreuter, M.D., invites you to provide feedback that will inform the future of this podcast.
Due to severe winter weather impacting most of the country, there may be shipping delays of specimens to Rochester, Minnesota. We are monitoring the situation and are working to mitigate any delays with our logistics carriers.
CPT code updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of January.
A tenacious fighter, Joy Carol never lost hope that a mysterious condition that had stripped her of her ability to move would be identified. Hope turned into reality when a Mayo Clinic Laboratories test identified the cause of her illness and opened the door to successful treatment.
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Kamran Mirza, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pathology, Medical Education, and Applied Health Sciences and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, discuss the importance of interprofessional education within patient care, for medical professionals and students, and advocacy.
Joseph Yao, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ SARS four-target test for viral respiratory disease can enhance patient care. The test detects RNA from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. RSV — which poses significant risks for infants and patients with underlying health conditions — can be treated if diagnosed early.
To safeguard patient samples, staff in Mayo Clinic’s Histology Laboratory devised an inventive way to ensure that none of the paraffin-embedded blocks processed in the lab ever ends up in the trash.
Dr. William Morice II, president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, named among the publication’s list of influencers, thought leaders, and key players driving change in the year ahead.
If you need a test for COVID-19, a variety of options are now available. But how do you know which one is right for you? Use this guide from Mayo Clinic Laboratories to sort through the choices and help you decide.