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Aimee Boerger, who works at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, was among the staff members who shared their stories.

By Tracy Will • December 18, 2020

At the beginning of the pandemic, Mayo Clinic and its partners across the state worked tirelessly to ramp up testing, investigate treatment, and explore vaccine development.

By Tracy Will • December 18, 2020

Dr. Binnicker weighed in on the impact of false positive test results, as well as testing's role in a larger strategy to control the virus.

By Tracy Will • December 16, 2020

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

By Samantha Rossi • December 14, 2020

A massive effort that involved numerous departments and experts, culminated in Mayo Clinic designing, testing and mass-manufacturing a 3D-printed mid-turbinate swab for COVID-19 testing.

By Tracy Will • December 11, 2020

Findings show 86 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota associated with the rally, but notes that number underestimates the event's full COVID-19 impact in the state.

By Tracy Will • December 11, 2020

On the podcast, Dr. William Morice described how Mayo Clinic Laboratories quickly ramped up to meet pandemic testing needs.

By Tracy Will • November 20, 2020

Although these sites may offer convenience, Dr. Morice cautions that it's important to understand the potential drawbacks.

By Tracy Will • November 18, 2020

In a story on Washington D.C. Fox 5 News, Dr. Morice reviewed the significance of reports that a COVID-19 vaccine was found to be more than 90% effective.

By Tracy Will • November 13, 2020

Dr. Patel, director of Mayo Clinic's Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory, discussed the future of testing for joint and bone infections.

By Tracy Will • November 12, 2020

Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday (recognized on Thursday, November 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 plan ahead.

By Alyssa Frank • November 9, 2020

Dr. Bornhorst explains orexin testing's role in diagnosing type 1 narcolepsy and the significance of the test's availability through Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

By Tracy Will • November 4, 2020

The in-depth article examines how the onset of flu season has the potential to further complicate testing challenges posed by COVID-19.

By Tracy Will • October 29, 2020