Lab Medicine Rounds

Proficiency testing (PT) is a critical quality assurance tool that ensures laboratory accuracy and reliability by comparing test results with established standards. Improper handling of PT—especially through unauthorized referral to external labs—can lead to regulatory sanctions, making it essential for lab directors, supervisors, and staff to understand and comply with PT referral rules.

Early and accurate detection of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is critical to improving patient outcomes. The following podcast episodes feature expert[...]

As drug trends and diagnostic technologies evolve, toxicology must adapt to meet the demands of healthcare, workplace safety, and public health—focusing on opioid detection, CBD use, patient-centered testing, and new methods like saliva analysis, each bringing distinct challenges and opportunities. The following podcast episodes feature chemistry-related interviews that discuss these topics.

This episode marks the end of “Lab Medicine Rounds.” Host Justin Kreuter, M.D., reflects on the impact of the series and introduces an upcoming video-based[...]

Maintaining a diverse and sufficient blood supply is essential for hospital care, as transfusions support many critical treatments. Several known red blood cell antigens make donor-recipient matching complex, especially across diverse populations, highlighting the need to overcome barriers such as mistrust or lack of awareness in underrepresented communities. In the U.S., blood donors must meet specific health and eligibility requirements to ensure safety for both donor and recipient. The following podcast episodes feature blood banking-related interviews that discuss these topics.

In this episode of "Lab Medicine Rounds," Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., discuss practical tips on making feedback meaningful and actionable to be[...]

On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Erinn Downs, D.O., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, on the topic of benign mimics of malignant breast pathology.

Learn why threshold diagnoses of the breast are important, how to approach them, and what role technology might play in the future.

A compilation of interviews from previous episodes highlighting the pivotal role laboratory professionals play in healthcare. Featured interviews include Dr. Eric Hsi, Dr. Curt Hanson, and Jane Hermanson, all from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with senior associate dean of academic affairs for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Joseph Maleszewski, M.D., on the future of basic sciences in medical education.

On this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Just Kreuter, M.D., chats with Jennifer Boland-Froemming, M.D., about creating the perfect rank list for training programs. Dr. Boland shares her insights and tips to help you make informed decisions.

This month's episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D. speaks with Monica Ibarra, M.S., about the essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and beyond.