Pathways Case Studies: July 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for July include the following sub-specialties: Breast Pathology, Cytopathology &...
50th Anniversary Stories - Insights
From a small-scale enterprise with a two-man sales force and a limited testing menu, to a world-renowned reference lab with an expansive testing catalog featuring more than 3,500 assays, Mayo Clinic Laboratories has experienced significant...
Shining light on one family's struggle: Barbara, Deborah, Pamela, and Rylie - Insights
Before testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Barbara Domaille, Deborah Neville, Pamela Neville, and Rylie Ronnenberg thought there could be a genetic connection to the hip problems they shared. After the testing, they knew for sure.
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is a pattern of glomerular injury. Based on the etiology of MPGN, Drs. Sethi and Fervenza proposed a new histologic classification of MPGN into Ig/IC-mediated MPGN and complement-mediated...
Week in Review: October 11 - Insights
Top highlights include: Discussions around flu season, teen vaping, spotting signs of cognitive impairment, and DNA tests.
Test Catalog Specimen Rejection Information Update - Insights
The “Reject Due To” information contained in our online test catalog is being updated to provide greater clarity around rejection standards.
Next-generation sequencing: Examining an often oversimplified & misunderstood technology--Part I
In the last decade, genetic testing has evolved from single-gene Sanger based assays to much more complex next-generation sequencing (NGS) based assays.
Pathways Case Studies: April 2023 - Insights
This "Pathways" program provides Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases that include a history, potential answers, rationale, and relevant references. Cases for April include the following sub-specialties: Gynecological Pathology, Pulmonary...
Mayo Clinic Labs @Work: Katie Perry - Insights
Katie Perry’s work as a supervisor for the Mayo Lab Inquiry call center helps ensure that clients get the information they need, when they need it, and smooths the way for tests to be completed without delay.
Mayo Clinic Labs @Work: Elise Bieri Patzke - Insights
Elise Bieri Patzke has worked at Mayo Clinic for 17 years and is currently a project manager in Mayo Clinic BioPharma Diagnostics. She enjoys collaborating with her laboratory colleagues to pursue test development projects and biopharma...