Operational Updates
A powerful winter storm affecting the Upper Midwest states is anticipated to hit Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15. The Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) airport could be severely affected with flight cancellations.
Due to the current situation affecting the region, with airport and airspace closures, Mayo Clinic Laboratories is closely monitoring shipments en route. Based on the outcome of these shipments, we will provide further direction.
We want to make you aware of a temporary disruption at the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee, due to a chemical spill, which is affecting some inbound and outbound shipments.
A significant nor'easter named Hernando is impacting the Northeastern United States. The storm is producing blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall along coastal areas from Delaware through Maine and into eastern Canada. Mayo Clinic Laboratories' Global Logistics team is monitoring the situation and will advise as conditions improve.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is monitoring Winter Storm Gianna with potential impact to the southeastern United States.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is monitoring Winter Storm Fern, a major winter weather event that is moving through a large portion of the United States. This storm could impact the FedEx hub in Memphis, TN and cause specimen delays from Jan. 22 through Jan. 29, 2026.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. United Parcel Services (UPS) will be closed on this day, and Mayo Clinic Laboratories wants to ensure specimen viability and prevent turnaround time delays.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming New Year's holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming Christmas holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.
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.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming July 4th holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday (recognized on Monday, May 26), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, please note the following plans for Domestic and International shipping: