Operational Updates

Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered for the New Year's holiday. To ensure specimen viability and minimize delays, the following adjustments and guidelines have been implemented and will be communicated to clients and couriers today. 

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • December 11, 2024

Due to the Christmas holiday (recognized on Wednesday, Dec. 25), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • December 6, 2024

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (MCL) is pleased to announce an essential update to our CPT code communication process and website layout. This change is designed to bring timely notifications for accurate billing information.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • December 3, 2024

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday (recognized on Thursday, Nov. 28), Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • October 31, 2024

Hurricane Milton is approaching the west coast of Florida and is anticipated to make landfall Wednesday. We continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • October 7, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast and is expected to become a hurricane. These weather conditions may impact areas in the United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. We continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges. Clients in the affected areas should expect to be contacted directly if any routes are modified or canceled.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • September 25, 2024

Tropical Storm Francine is active in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to develop into a hurricane. These weather conditions may impact areas in the United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. We continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges. Clients in the impacted areas should expect to be contacted directly if any routes are modified or canceled.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • September 10, 2024

As Hurricane Debby moves through the Southeast United States (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia), we continue to monitor and track the situation with our logistics partners to minimize challenges. Clients in the impacted areas should expect to be contacted directly if any routes are modified or canceled.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • August 5, 2024

Mayo Clinic Laboratories specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow these guidelines.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • August 5, 2024

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is aware of the Microsoft outage that is impacting domestic and international shipments. We are actively monitoring the situation and making carrier adjustments as needed

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • July 19, 2024

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.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • June 18, 2024

Mayo Clinic Laboratories specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines below outlined for domestic clients and international clients.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • May 13, 2024

The downtime process and form have been improved to provide clear guidance on the steps clients should take during downtime.

By Elizabeth Harty • April 26, 2024