Specialized testing
Delivering value beyond the test result
Our commitment to improving patient outcomes propels the development of clinically impactful, patient-focused testing. Supported by clinical physicians and laboratory scientists with unmatched experience and expertise, our assays — several of which are unavailable elsewhere — deliver actionable answers that improve patient lives.
Our data-driven, evidence-based tests provide actionable answers for patients that clarify each patient’s unique healthcare journey.
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Collaborations that power innovation
We relentlessly innovate on behalf of patients to build tests of the future to help physicians impact more lives. Mayo Clinic Laboratories scientists and physicians are leaders in their fields and at the forefront of translating new ideas into meaningful solutions. Through groundbreaking collaborations with healthcare companies and diagnostics leaders, we simplify access to new and advanced laboratory tests.
Commitment to education
The exchange of knowledge is a founding principle at Mayo Clinic. In this tradition, we provide a wide range of education offerings and outreach consultation to help you drive continual improvement.
- Regionally based clinical specialists help guide best practices through physician education.
- Access to Mayo Clinic Laboratories' education offerings and Insight articles.
- Many courses offer CME credits.
- Online trainings are available, such as “Dangerous Goods Shipping,” and include printable certificates.
News and updates
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Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a rare but serious condition, and accurate diagnosis is critical. Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary treatments, delayed care, and preventable complications.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming Christmas holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.
September 29, 2025 - This session provides an in depth overview of evolving diagnostic approaches in neuroimmunology.
SAAmplify™-αSYN testing offers unprecedented accuracy in diagnosing Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia.
This webinar reviews 2026 updates to pathology and laboratory CPT codes, including newly added, deleted & revised codes.
PACE/FL - Explore ways of calculating and displaying available laboratory capacity that can be used in coordination with practice and outreach growth plans.
In this episode of the “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by Wendy Daigle and Ellen Dijkman Dulkes, outreach solutions specialists. Together, they share practical strategies that outreach programs can consider to strengthen their financial performance.
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Trish Simner, Ph.D., a clinical microbiologist at Mayo Clinic to discuss recent news about Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) reform followed by an in-depth conversation about metagenomics.
New ACR lupus guidelines highlight the vital role of lab testing in monitoring disease and guiding treatment decisions.
LiquidHALLMARK combines DNA and RNA for more accurate cancer profiling, helping patients access lifesaving therapies.
After months of misdiagnoses, Tom Heisler found answers at Mayo Clinic, where advanced renal pathology revealed IgG4-related disease and led to his recovery.
Discover five simple steps to start developing the knowledge and skills to drive financial success for your laboratory outreach program.
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.