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Hot Topics by Mayo Clinic Experts

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Periodically, Mayo Medical Laboratories will unveil a new hot topic video presentation given by one of our medical professionals.

Antibodies Against Citrullinated Peptides: A Role in the Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (September 2008)
Dr. Melissa Snyder discusses Mayo’s connective tissue disease algorithm utilizes anti-citrulline antibody testing to improve diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Free Light Chains & Monoclonal Gammopathies: Impact on Diagnostic Panels (August 2008)
Jerry Katzmann, Ph.D., discusses Mayo’s approach to the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies and the use of serum free light chain assays.
Laboratory Assessment of Thiamin Deficiency (June 2008)
Dr. Joseph McConnell discusses Mayo’s preferred approach to the laboratory assessment of thiamin and the attributes of the currently available tests.
Laboratory Testing for Hepatitis A and E (September 2008)
Dr. Joseph Yao discusses the appropriate selection of laboratory tests for diagnosis of hepatitis A and hepatitis E
Laboratory Testing for Hepatitis B (June 2008)
Dr. Joseph Yao discusses serologic and molecular testing for HBV infection.
Laboratory Testing for Hepatitis C (April 2008)
Dr. Joseph Yao discusses the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Hepatitis C, including the different screening tests available for detection and confirmation.
Pediatric Reference Ranges: An Update (May 2008)
Dr. Piero Rinaldo discusses Mayo’s approach to establishing pediatric reference values and the residual specimen bank.
Preanalytic Variables in Special Coagulation Testing: Clinical Implications (October 2008)
Rajiv Pruthi, MBBS, discusses how preanalytic variables in special coagulation testing affect clinical diagnoses.
Preparation of Platelet Poor Plasma for Special Coagulation Testing (Laboratory Insight, October 2008)
Joel Cayou, MT (ASCP), reviews proper preparation of platelet-poor plasma for use in coagulation testing.
Serologic Diagnosis of Lyme Disease (May 2008)
Learn about the CDC's algorithm and Mayo's testing options for suspected Lyme disease with Dr. Matthew Binnicker.
Serologic Testing for Rubella (July 2008)
Dr. Matthew Binnicker discusses the science behind a recent change in rubella testing.
Supplemental Newborn Screening by MS/MS-Based Second-Tier Testing (July 2008)
Dr. Dietrich Matern discusses the use of second-tier testing to reduce the number of false-positive results in newborn screening.
Warfarin Sensitivity Genotyping (August 2008)
Dr. Dennis J. O’Kane, Ph.D., discusses new warfarin sensitivity genotyping test for use in the identification of patients at risk of warfarin-associated bleeding.

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