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 is monitoring Winter Storm Fern, a major winter weather event that is moving through a large portion of the United States. This storm could impact the FedEx hub in Memphis, TN and cause specimen delays from Jan. 22 through Jan. 29, 2026.
Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., shares strategies to speed diagnostic innovation while safeguarding quality and patient trust.
Discover the right planning and problem-solving tools to help reach your goals, enhance outreach, and improve workflows.
Dr. Morice highlights the role laboratorians play in ensuring new solutions support safe, effective patient care as platforms reshape healthcare.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. United Parcel Services (UPS) will be closed on this day, and Mayo Clinic Laboratories wants to ensure specimen viability and prevent turnaround time delays.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories invites you to explore our latest microlearning on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). In this concise educational module, Sean Pittock, M.D., explains the critical role of AQP4-IgG testing in the early diagnosis and treatment of NMOSD.
Discuss tips for understanding different motivating factors, how to leverage those factors, and how to recognize employees' positive energy and engagement.
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, to discuss direct-to-consumer testing. Then, Dr. Pritt welcomes Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., a microbiologist and virologist and chief scientific officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, for a conversation about accelerating innovation without compromising quality or safety.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Mayo Clinic Parasitology Workshop. This interactive two-day program is designed to enhance your diagnostic skills through expert-led lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions.
Explore the intersection of medical science and personal well-being. In this informative and engaging presentation, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., draws on her expertise in clinical microbiology and parasitology to illuminate how the study of parasites offers valuable lessons for health, resilience, and lifelong growth.
In this video, Dr. Vijay Ramanan shares perspectives on rational approaches to testing in the cognitive neurology, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia settings.
In this episode of the “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, welcomes Chelsea Conn, Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ director of regulatory affairs. Together, they break down the latest regulatory changes and share actionable strategies to help outreach programs stay informed and prepared.