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Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

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Our laboratory medicine and pathology professionals at Mayo Clinic Health System provide comprehensive testing services to evaluate body fluids and tissues. Laboratory tests are an essential part of care, helping medical teams diagnose diseases, plan treatment and monitor your health.

We deliver accurate, timely results using advanced technology and strict quality standards. Results are available electronically for quick and easy access.

Our laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists as an integrated laboratory system. This designation means we use the same sophisticated processes, all backed by the expertise of Mayo Clinic. With dozens of locations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, you have access to high-quality laboratory services, close to home.

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Services and care options may vary by location

Not all conditions, consultation types, diagnostic tools or treatments described on this page are available at every location. Please contact your local clinic to confirm which services are offered near you.

Conditions treated

Healthcare professionals rely on laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor many health conditions. From blood and urine tests to complex tissue analyses, we deliver the information they need to care for you.

Diagnosis & treatments

We perform thousands of tests using sophisticated techniques and equipment. In addition to serving our patients and medical teams, we provide services to area clinics, nursing homes, businesses and industry partners.

The main categories of lab tests we offer include:

Anatomic pathology and cytopathology: Looks at tissues and individual cells under a microscope to identify abnormalities.
Chemistry: Measures various chemicals in blood and urine.
Hematology: Assesses blood cells and blood clotting.
Microbiology: Identifies organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Serology: Checks for antibodies that are part of an immune response.

Examples of specific tests and services available through our laboratories include:

Basic metabolic panel.
Blood bank immunohematology.
Blood sugar check.
Breath alcohol testing.
Complete blood count.
Mononucleosis test.
Phlebotomy.
Point-of-care coagulation testing.
Pre-employment drug screening.
Pregnancy test.
Specimen collection and preparation.
Strep test.
Urinalysis.
Wet prep.

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Pathologists are doctors who specialize in analyzing body fluids and tissues for disease. They oversee the work of other laboratory professionals to deliver high-quality services to the communities they serve.