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As a diagnostics platform company that provides serious or complex laboratory testing, Mayo Clinic Laboratories is constantly working to advance patient care and broaden access to specialized testing. Learn about the latest news from Mayo Clinic Laboratories here, including new test launches, collaborations, operational updates, and more.
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A significant nor'easter named Hernando is impacting the Northeastern United States. The storm is producing blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall along coastal areas from Delaware through Maine and into eastern Canada. Mayo Clinic Laboratories' Global Logistics team is monitoring the situation and will advise as conditions improve.
Today's highlights include: US at risk of COVID-19 drug shortages this summer, Rochester startup Vyriad developing cancer-fighting viruses, and CDC expresses concern about possibility of undetected monkeypox spread in U.K.
Recognizing Dr. Pritt’s innovative work in medical education, the Infectious Diseases Society of America is highlighting her role as an educator in its monthly series.
Today's highlights include: Pandemic gets tougher to track as COVID testing plunges, Rochester hospitals score top grades in safety, and Mayo Clinic breaks ground on $155M Minnesota hospital expansion.
Topics include: Hepatitis in children: What parents need to know, and FDA limits use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine.
Today's highlights include: Mental health needs rise as pandemic fluctuates, an algorithm that analyzes apple watch data shows early promise in detecting heart problems, and Minnesota physicians brace for Roe v. Wade decision
Due to the Memorial Day holiday (recognized on Monday, May 30), 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.
In April 2022, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced fourteen new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.
Dr. Jason Hipp joins the hosts of “Beyond the Scope,” a podcast from the Digital Pathology Association, to discuss advances he’s seen in pathology informatics over the course of his career and talk about where the field is heading now.
Topic's include: COVID-19 shines a spotlight on laboratory professionals' vital role in health care, a COVID-19 news update, and mental health needs rise as pandemic fluctuates.
Today's highlights include: CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections, virtual in-person cardiac rehabilitation provide similar benefits, and Mayo Clinic partners with AI startup to co-develop precision medicine.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is leading an evolution in autoimmune neurology diagnosis. To better reflect this testing evolution, and to reduce confusion and improve utilization for our clients, effective April 28, we are renaming our phenotype-specific evaluations.
National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24–30, honors and recognizes the dedication, innovation, and expertise that clinical lab professionals bring to patient care every day.