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Advancing Neuropathy Diagnosis With Laboratory Testing and Algorithms: Div Dubey, M.B.B.S

Jessie Fenske — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and Div Dubey, M.B.B.S., a neurologist and co-director of the Clinical Neuroimmunology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, explore the topic of peripheral neuropathy.

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Revolutionary Technology Advances Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Jessie Fenske — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by Russ Lebovitz, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Amprion. They discuss their strategic collaboration and the innovative SAAmplify™–αSYN (CSF) test.

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Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Amprion announce collaboration to advance neurodegenerative disease diagnostics

jgilligan1 — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Amprion, a global leader advancing diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders through seed amplification testing, today announced a collaboration to expand access to Amprion's SAAmplify–αSYN (CSF) test across the United States. The test (test ID ASYNC) is available today for clients of Mayo Clinic Laboratories through the collaboration that combines the expertise of both organizations to enhance patient care and improve diagnostic accuracy for neurodegenerative diseases.

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Grounded in gratitude, embracing treatment with hope

Robin Huiras-Carlson — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The fifth episode of “Life of a Specimen” video series highlights Joy Carol’s treatment journey after Mayo Clinic Laboratories antibody testing identified a paraneoplastic autoimmune disorder as the cause of her life-threatening symptoms.

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A clearer path through a difficult diagnosis

Robin Huiras-Carlson — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The fourth episode of “Life of a Specimen” video series explores the diagnosis enabled by antibody testing on Joy Carol’s cerebrospinal cord fluid and how her test result illuminated a path forward.

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Integration, innovation, precision: Propelling leading-edge diagnostics

Robin Huiras-Carlson — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The third episode of “Life of a Specimen” video series discusses the integration that drives the development of innovative tests, including the movement disorders evaluation, at Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

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The specimen’s journey to the laboratory: Refined processes, superior quality, unwavering care

Robin Huiras-Carlson — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Check out the second episode of “Life of a Specimen,” a video exploration of the complex path taken by patient samples through testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. In this episode, we hear about the quality processes and careful treatment given to each sample received for testing.

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Saving and improving lives: The illuminating journey of a laboratory testing specimen

Robin Huiras-Carlson — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

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.

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Autoimmune Movement Disorders

MCL Education — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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Innovative SORD test provides clarity for two young patients: Justin Fugelsang and Zach Pedowitz

Chris Bahnsen — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Justin Fugelsang and Zach Pedowitz have never met. Yet both young men were diagnosed with a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, called sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD) deficiency, and both found clarity through Mayo Clinic Laboratories' innovative SORD testing. Their journeys inspire resilience, as Justin has channeled his emotions into guitar playing, and Zach has embraced educational leadership.

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