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.
Dr. Bill Morice shares how clinical diagnostics are expanding to guide treatment and enable clinicians to target therapies more precisely.
Accurate coagulation testing starts with proper specimen preparation. Even small pre-analytic errors, such as underfilled tubes, hemolysis, or improper centrifugation, can compromise results and patient care.
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, welcomes William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Together, they discuss recent news about virus activity and explore the value of collaboration in shaping innovative diagnostic strategies.
Recognize the motivations and barriers of first-time blood donors and work to retain them for sustainable future donations.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.
In this episode of the “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by Todd Juen, outpatient lab supervisor at Mayo Clinic. Together, they explore how to deliver exceptional experiences to patient populations with unique needs.
A refreshed format of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Answers From the Lab” podcast allows us to deliver even more valuable insights to listeners.
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., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss recent news about drug-resistant infections. Later, Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., director of the Clinical and Forensic Toxicology Lab, Clinical Mass Spectrometry Lab, and Metals Lab, joins Dr. Pritt for the deep dive segment. Together, they explore how diagnostics are shaping the future of therapeutics.
Discover a checklist designed to help you create a positive experience that makes your lab patients’ preferred destination for laboratory services.
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discuss recent regulatory and policy developments.
The rapidly evolving field of pharmacogenomics, the DPYD gene and its significance in oncology.
In the third quarter of 2025, Mayo Clinic Laboratories expanded its test catalog with several innovative new tests.