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As the global reference laboratory for Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will help you advance patient care, strengthen your practice, and broaden access to specialized testing. Through our partnerships with clinicians at Mayo Clinic and health care providers around the world, we are able to offer the most sophisticated test catalog in the world. It is because of these daily collaborations that our subspecialized laboratories continue to be a critical component to patient care at Mayo Clinic.
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2026 forecast: Trends shaping the future of diagnosticsIn 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 2026 trends. Together, they explore: the recent J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, artificial intelligence, and why reimbursement and regulation continue to be areas of significant interest in clinical diagnostics. |
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Saving and improving lives: The illuminating story of a laboratory testing specimenMayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Life of a Specimen” video series explores the journey patient specimens take as they travel through advanced laboratory testing. The first episode in the video series focuses on a real patient whose blood and cerebrospinal cord fluid were tested at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. The answer she received, like countless other patients, saved her life and set her on a path to recovery. |
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Whole transcriptome RNA sequencingMayo Clinic Laboratories’ new whole transcriptome RNA sequencing (wtRNA-seq) assay is a unique and comprehensive approach to molecular tumor profiling that provides unparalleled detection of gene fusions. Using next-generation sequencing (NGS), the wtRNA-seq test identifies fusions in 1,445 genes to refine diagnosis and tailor treatment selection for many types of soft tissue, bone, and central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Unlike most RNA sequencing assays that cover only a few hundred genes, the new wtRNA-seq assay offers much broader coverage and is validated for use with cytology samples. |
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AQP4-IgG FACS assay updateThis microlearning discusses 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. |
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New oral fluid specimen collection videos now availableWe’ve created two new oral fluid specimen collection videos for controlled substance monitoring. The first video is designed to support healthcare professionals by outlining how to safely and effectively oversee a patient’s specimen collection. The second is from the patient’s perspective, giving them a step-by-step guide for what to expect during the collection process. |
Education Program
25th International Surgical Pathology Symposium
April 28–May 1, 2026 | Berlin, Germany. The 25th International Surgical Pathology Symposium addresses common and uncommon diagnostic dilemmas encountered within surgical pathology practice. Prior to the symposium, participants will have the opportunity to review clinical histories, examine digital images, and formulate differential diagnoses. Case discussions highlight pathologic findings that characterize entities within the differential diagnoses. During the four-day conference, 37 cases will be presented and discussed along with important surgical pathology practice issues and concerns. Three to four specialty areas will be featured each day.
How to Order Testing
Many hospitals across the country have already established an account with Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Please click on the links below to register for an account or sign-in.
Registration for an account takes less than 10 minutes, and new accounts are typically processed and available in one business day. Once registered, sign in and locate the test in the Test Catalog and click the “Order This Test” button. Follow the prompts to provide billing and contact information. Print the test requisition form to ship with the specimen.
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