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Mayo Clinic is harnessing the extraordinary potential of digital pathology through a robust initiative that’s using the technology to enhance patient care. Mayo’s Dermatology Department is an early adopter, and clinicians, students, and patients are all reaping the benefits.

By Tracy Will • July 28, 2021

Mayo Clinic Laboratories reaches patients around the globe. Alumni magazine highlights this work as it details the labs' international strategy.

By Tracy Will • July 27, 2021

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Microbiology, considers the prospects for COVID-19 this fall as the traditional influenza season ramps up.

By Tracy Will • July 26, 2021

Today's topic includes: the delta variant affect, live COVID-19 updates with cases rising in every state, Mayo doctor's strong warning over COVID's delta variant, and what three signs to look out for with heart failure.

By Chantell Canfield • July 23, 2021

Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s Infectious Disease Serology Lab was featured in a discussion on NBC News about COVID-19 antibody tests.

By Tracy Will • July 20, 2021

In May and June 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced three new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

By Suzanne Ferguson • July 15, 2021

Today's topics feature: Pfizer seeking approval for 3rd vaccine, Minneapolis Fed mandating employees to be vaccinated, U.S. medical stockpile low due to delta variant, shortage of blood donors, COVID-19 vaccine enters clinical trial, and 3 things you can do to improve your heart.

By Chantell Canfield • July 9, 2021

For the third straight year, Mayo Clinic Laboratories has been named as a UnitedHealthcare Preferred Lab Network (PLN) care provider, giving UnitedHealthcare members in-network access to our comprehensive sub-specialty testing menu.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • July 8, 2021

Today's topic includes: Delta variant outbreaks around the world, long COVID afflicting children, is it recommended to get the Pfizer booster after receiving J&J vaccine, vaccine clinical trials, and does vaping make you more susceptible to COVID-19?

By Samantha Rossi • July 2, 2021

Today's Topics Include: Nearly all COVID deaths are related to the unvaccinated, COVID still being a greater risk to teens than the vaccine, Olympic rules in Tokyo, Mayo Clinic guidance on summer travel, Mayo receives award for recovery after surgery project, and Mayo Q&A on helping COVID long- haulers get back on their feet.

By Samantha Rossi • June 26, 2021

Today's topics feature: Novavax offers U.S. a fourth strong COVID-19 vaccine, Unvaccinated Americans threatening to prolong the pandemic, Minnesota learning the walk to diversity, Mayo Doctor giving tips on how to avoid a heat related illness, How to manage COVID transition anxiety when resuming activities, and Mayo Clinic ranking one of the best Children's Hospital.

By Samantha Rossi • June 18, 2021

Due to the Independence Day holiday, Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered. To ensure that your specimen vitality and turnaround times are not affected, plan ahead.

By Samantha Rossi • June 17, 2021

Mayo Clinic Laboratories has launched a first-in-the-U.S. autoimmune test of the Kelchlike protein 11 antibody, or KLHL11, which is used to detect autoimmune disease associated with testicular cancer.

By Suzanne Ferguson • June 16, 2021