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Our commitment
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is committed to working with our communities as we all face the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since early 2020, Mayo Clinic researchers and experts have provided expertise to guide the public health response, and our clinical staff has been on the front lines providing lifesaving care for patients with COVID-19.
Learn more about our COVID-19 testing.
Results that matter
We're dedicated to our patients' health and well-being,
and proud of the outstanding outcomes we achieve.
*Data current as of 4/13/21
4,247,652
Molecular tests performed
9
COVID-19 testing platforms implemented
275,346
serology tests performed
24/7
support from Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists
COVID testing
Mayo Clinic Laboratories provides testing and associated support for our clients around the world as they manage the ongoing effects of COVID-19. We offer a comprehensive menu of COVID-19 and related testing, including molecular (PCR) testing to diagnose active COVID-19 infection, serology testing to identify people who previously had COVID-19 or have active immunity, and COVID-19/influenza multiplex testing.
Expertise
Mayo Clinic researchers and experts have played a key role in the global response to COVID-19—from developing and deploying testing, to providing up-to-date information to the public, to advising government and businesses on the best ways to keep people safe.
Newsroom
Featuring Mayo Clinic Laboratories in the news, as well as the latest COVID-19 podcasts and articles. Keep up to date on testing developments and scientific advances.
COVID-19 focused podcasts
Mayo Clinic experts share their knowledge on the state of testing, vaccines, treatments, and more. Podcasts are hosted by Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Clinical Microbiology.
Resources
Access COVID-19 resources, reference guides, educational content, FAQs, and more.
The Latest
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discuss the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in light of the recent pause in distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Joseph Yao, M.D., chair of Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Microbiology, joins this episode of the "Answers From the Lab" podcast. Dr. Yao and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discuss the current status of COVID-19 testing, including tests that can be used to detect variants of the virus.
Top highlights include: Mayo Clinic's response to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause, sexually transmitted infections, and should pregnant women be vaccinated for COVID-19?
William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., discuss vaccine passports. They review how proof of vaccination could be used along with other tools, like testing, to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Top highlights include: Lessons learned in addressing global health equity, updates on traveling during the pandemic, and optimism along with concerns about the fourth wave of infections.