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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.

Dr. Dong Chen and Dr. Sounak Gupta joined the “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast” to discuss the molecular testing space and its important role in personalized cancer treatment. Dr. Chen and Dr. Gupta highlighted the importance of selecting the right molecular tests for patients, the impact of genetic testing on cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how Mayo Clinic Laboratories is helping physicians make informed decisions for the best patient outcomes.

Dr. Leslie Donato recently joined “Laborastories: The Podcast,” hosted by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) president Dr. Anthony Killeen, to discuss the publication of the new ADLM lipid and lipoprotein testing document. The document highlights best practices and new guidance regarding lipid and lipoprotein testing to ensure the best care for patients with heart disease, while educating clinical laboratorians on the most recent evidence-based improvements in the testing space.

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.

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.

Thanks to advocacy work by a group of medical experts, including some from Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services now recommends all states screen for infantile Krabbe disease to help save newborn lives.

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.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., recently joined the Advisory Board for a webinar discussion on 2024 lab market trends. Dr. Morice covered the current lab market outlook, the priority trends, and opportunities for future growth.

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.

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.

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

Presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories, the Classical Hematology Conference, happening Oct. 15–17, is an essential event for professionals in hematology, including medical practitioners, researchers, and laboratory specialists.

Presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories, "Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow" is an essential conference for health system executives, industry experts, and hands-on managers looking to advance their laboratory outreach programs.