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Operationalizing monkeypox testing: John Osborn
August 04, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBJohn Osborn, operations administrator in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a discussion with host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. about monkeypox testing. In this episode, John and Dr. Pritt discuss how Mayo Clinic swiftly operationalized monkeypox testing and the challenges involved with supporting the new assay, including staffing. If the work discussed in the episode interests you, we’d love to have you join our te...
Nonradioactive assay helps diagnose heparin reaction: Rajiv Pruthi, M.B.B.S.
August 02, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB(01:51) Can you give a brief overview of the assay you developed and how it works? (06:28) The serotonin release assay is utilized within five to 14 days of heparin exposure. Is there a subsequent time when this test would be utilized? (10:28) How does this assay improve upon previous approaches? (12:58) Is there greater specificity and sensitivity with the use of nonradioactive materials? (13:46) What interesting findings have we had through the process of developing and ...
Monkeypox declared a global public health emergency: Dr. Bill Morice
July 28, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss the World Health Organization’s declaration of monkeypox as a global public health emergency, how Mayo Clinic Laboratories quickly implemented testing, and the public-private partnership to...
FDA-approved test expands options for Alzheimer's disease: Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D.
July 26, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB(00:32) Can you please tell our listeners a little about yourself and your background? (01:00) Mayo Clinic Laboratories already offers one test for Alzheimer's disease, right? (01:32) Could you tell our listeners about the new FDA-approved test that Mayo Clinic Laboratories will launch soon? (02:43) The test results will report the ratio of the amyloid isoforms, not the individual test components, right? (03:26) Does the new test require a certain tube? (04:15) Can you p...
Managing the current rise in COVID cases: Dr. Bill Morice
July 21, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss the science behind the increasing COVID-19 infections, why individuals can get reinfected with different variants, and the effectiveness of the at-home antigen tests.
Scaling monkeypox testing and the new COVID variant: Dr. Bill Morice
July 14, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss advances in monkeypox testing, working with the CDC to scale testing and response efforts, the fast-spreading BA.5 variant of COVID-19, and how at-home testing affects the number of reporte...
New SALSA bill and monkeypox testing at Mayo: Dr. Bill Morice
June 30, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss the recent Department of Health and Human Services announcement that named Mayo Clinic Laboratories as one of five commercial labs to expand capacity for monkeypox testing. They also discus...
The Latest on Monkeypox and Lab Legislation: Dr. Bill Morice
June 23, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss what the increasing monkeypox cases are revealing, and regulatory updates on the VALID Act and PAMA.
The age of pandemics: Dr. Bill Morice
June 16, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice discuss the latest developments in monkeypox, the reality of living in the age of pandemics, and the importance of testing and public-private partnerships.
WESDX: Cherisse Marcou, Ph.D., and Marissa Ellingson, M.S., CGC
June 14, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB(00:32): Before we jump in, would each of you share a little bit about your background and yourselves? (01:18): Dr. Marcou. could you provide us with an overview of what the WESDX test is? (01:50): Marissa, would you help explain why this test is important? (03:10): In your experience who would benefit from WESDX, (05:12): How does a provider order A WES DX and secondarily what type of samples are accepted? (06:24): What types of variants are detected by the test? ...
Monkeypox: Dr. Bill Morice
June 09, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins "Answers From the Lab" for his weekly leadership update with podcast host Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Pritt and Dr. Morice consider the recent uptick in cases of monkeypox and what labs can do to help facilitate accurate diagnosis of it and other viral infections.
Being Mindful of Mental Health: John Black, M.D.
June 07, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBJohn Black, M.D., co-director of the Personalized Genomics Lab at Mayo Clinic, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a discussion with Bobbi Pritt, M.D., about mental health awareness. In this episode, Dr. Black and Dr. Pritt review key takeaways from Mental Health Awareness Month, the role that lab testing plays in mental health, and the robust science behind treatment.
Viruses and variants: Dr. Bill Morice
June 02, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss the range of emerging viruses and their variants that are currently in the news.
Recent Outbreaks of Viral Infections: Dr. Matt Binnicker
May 31, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBMatthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s Clinical Virology Laboratory, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a discussion with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. about recent outbreaks of viral infections. In this episode, Dr. Binnicker and Dr. Pritt look at the hepatitis cases in children possibly linked to adenovirus as well as the spread of Monkeypox.
VALID Act: Dr. Bill Morice
May 26, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt review the VALID Act — a piece of legislation currently under consideration in Congress that could lead to significant changes in the oversight of clinical laboratories in the U.S.
Tick-borne Disease Testing: Elitza Theel, Ph.D.
May 24, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBElitza Theel, Ph.D., director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Lab at Mayo Clinic, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a discussion with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. about tick-borne disease testing. In this episode, Dr. Theel and Dr. Pritt look at emerging tick-borne illnesses, the tests available to detect these infections, and how to prevent them.
Lab Legislation Update: Dr. Bill Morice
May 19, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss legislation under consideration in Congress that could have significant impact on laboratory medicine in the U.S.
NFLC: Alicia Algeciras, Ph.D.
May 17, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB(00:32) Could you let our listeners know a bit about your role and background at Mayo Clinic? (01:23) Is there a lot of information sharing between our neurology clinicians and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center when it comes to test development? (01:50) Can you give us a brief overview of the test? (03:17) Is a cerebral spinal fluid test for NFLC already on the market? (04:41) How has Mayo Clinic been able to launch this test in blood? (05:49) What is a laboratory ...
Lab Medicine’s Role in the Clinical Practice: Dr. Bill Morice
May 12, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt talk about the importance of collaboration between laboratory professionals and other members of the patient care team, and they discuss the crucial role lab medicine plays in the clinical practice.
ADMPU: Loralie Langman, Ph.D., and Paul Jannetto, Ph.D.
May 10, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MB(00:32): Before we get started, will you two, please tell us a little bit about yourselves and your backgrounds. (01:38) Thank you, Dr. Langman, Dr. Jannetto, would you mind going next? (02:38): Will you guys just give us some content on urine drug testing and, and how this helps really manage patients with substance use disorders (04:05): Could you tell us about, uh, Mayo clinic's new addiction medicine profile and its benefits? (06:45): Thank you for that. What alternative tes...
Regulation of Lab Developed Tests: Dr. Bill Morice
May 05, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. This week, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss government regulation and oversight of lab developed tests, and review proposed legislation that would affect clinical laboratories.
Advancements in autoimmune neurology: Dr. Andrew McKeon
April 28, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBAndrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., an expert in neuroimmunology, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for a conversation with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. McKeon and Dr. Pritt discuss how Mayo Clinic is pioneering advancements in the field of autoimmune neurology, how these discoveries were made, and why they are important to both patients and physicians.
IBDP2: Melissa Snyder, Ph.D.
April 19, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB(00:32) Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background and your role here at Mayo Clinic? (01:43) Can you tell us a little bit about the test and also explain why it was unavailable for a period of time? (05:46): I know there must have been a lot of effort and a lot of time put in ensuring that even if it means taking the down and maybe even for financial loss for the Mayo clinic that we get it right. (06:47): From what I understand, as I understand it, it's mor...
CLIA-Licensed Laboratories: Dr. Bill Morice
April 14, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt explain what it means for a clinical laboratory to be licensed by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), and discuss the important role of the lab director in a CLIA laboratory.
Chromium and Cobalt: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D.
April 12, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MB(0:58) Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? (01:47) Could you provide us some background on cobalt and chromium testing, and when these tests are used in patient care? (03:16) You recently completed a study comparing the sensitivity and specificity of cobalt and chromium testing to detect adverse local tissue reactions using synovial fluid versus whole blood samples. Could you tell us more about the study and the results? (06:12) What is your recomme...
Laboratory Innovation: Dr. Bill Morice
April 07, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss how innovation in laboratories can address unmet patient needs and expand access to health care.
TPNUQ: Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D.
April 05, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB(00:32): Before we get started, can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, and your role here at Mayo Clinic? (01:17): Will you start by telling us a little bit about what thiopurines are, and give us a brief overview of the test and how the results are used with patients affected by inflammatory bowel syndrome? (03:21): If like you said, the patients don't metabolize these drugs, well, you might actually make the situation worse by taking the medications? ...
Lab developed tests: Dr. Bill Morice
March 31, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt explain what lab developed tests are, why they are important, and how their quality is regulated.
MSP3: Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D.
March 29, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB(00:32) Before we get started, Dr. Willrich, can you give us a quick introduction of yourself and your role here at Mayo Clinic? (01:13) Can you give us a little bit of background about what kappa free light chain testing is and the importance of the multiple sclerosis test? (05:01) Can you give us a brief discussion about what this publication means and what it means to patients and physicians as a whole? (06:12) So when it comes to these methods, what should you tell physicians...
New COVID-19 variants: Dr. Bill Morice
March 24, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.42 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. As cases of COVID-19 rise again in some parts of the world, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt review new variants that are being uncovered and discuss the impact they may have on the pandemic.
Oversight of the laboratory industry: Dr. Bill Morice
March 17, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss challenges and opportunities for the laboratory industry when it comes to regulatory oversight.
Urinary ammonium testing: John Lieske, M.D.
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MB(:52) Would you mind starting off with telling us a little bit about yourself and your background? (1:29) Can you help us understand how knowing urinary ammonium levels help you manage your patients on a day-to-day basis? (2:58) Can you help the audience understand the evolution of laboratory tests used to determine urinary ammonium levels and why nephrologists are now recommending using tests that directly measure urinary ammonium instead of the widely accepted urinary ammonium g...
New Strategies to Combat COVID-19: Dr. Bill Morice
March 10, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss the new plan announced this week by the White House to combat COVID-19 going forward.
New Masking Guidelines: Dr. Bill Morice
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt review the CDC’s new masking guidelines, and discuss how those changes reflect the status of the COVID-19 pandemic overall.
Extended spectrum beta lactamase testing: Audrey Schuetz, M.D.
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB(00:32) Thank you for ending your introduction, Dr. Pritt. Today, we will be discussing extended spectrum beta lactamase testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. But before we get started, Dr. Schuetz, could you provide our listeners with a little bit about you and your background? (01:08) Thank you for sharing your background with us. Can you provide a brief overview of this testing? (03:27) Thank you, Dr. Schuetz for this overview. Could you describe which patients should h...
Informatics and Laboratory Medicine: Dr. David McClintock
February 24, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, hosts this week’s "Answers From the Lab" podcast. In this episode, Dr. Morice is joined by David McClintock, M.D., a Mayo Clinic pathologist who specializes in computational pathology and AI, to discuss how informatics is enhancing and changing the practice of laboratory medicine.
Stiff-Person: Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D.
February 22, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB(0:32): Before we get started, Dr. McKeon, could you please tell our listeners a little bit about yourself and your background? (01:13) How long have you been with the lab? (01:37) Could you describe which patients should have this testing and when should it be performed? (01:50) Can you tell us a little bit about this unique assay that has not only glycine receptor but also other antibody tests? (03:12) We offer this evaluation in both serum and CSF. Can you offer any g...
Stiff-Person/PERM Evaluation: Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D.
February 22, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB(0:32): Before we get started, Dr. McKeon, could you please tell our listeners a little bit about yourself and your background? (01:13) How long have you been with the lab? (01:37) Could you describe which patients should have this testing and when should it be performed? (01:50) Can you tell us a little bit about this unique assay that has not only glycine receptor but also other antibody tests? (03:12) We offer this evaluation in both serum and CSF. Can you offer any g...
Adapting as COVID-19 Changes: Dr. Bill Morice
February 17, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt consider how COVID-19 precautions may shift as the omicron surge ebbs, and how labs will adapt as the pandemic continues to change.
Interpreting Lab Test Results: Dr. Bill Morice
February 10, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss the importance of properly interpretating lab test results, and they review the crucial difference between screening tests and diagnostic tests.
Tackling COVID-19 Misinformation: Dr. Bill Morice
February 03, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt set the record straight on some common misinformation about COVID-19 that’s been circulating recently.
A Global Perspective on COVID-19: Dr. Bill Morice
January 27, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt look beyond the borders of the United States and discuss the impact COVID-19 is having around the world.
COVID-19 Antigen Tests: Dr. Bill Morice
January 20, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt talk about the increased availability of antigen tests for COVID-19 and review when it’s most appropriate to use an antigen test.
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) testing: Joseph Yao, M.D.
January 18, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MB(00:43): Before we get started, Dr. Yao, could you please provide our listeners with a little bit about you and your background? (01:24) Can you provide a brief overview and intended use of this testing? (02:34) Could you describe which patients should have this testing and when should it be performed? (05:07) Are there other options on the market? And if so, what makes our testing unique? (06:38) How are the test results used in patient care?
Respiratory Virus Testing: Dr. Matthew Binnicker
January 13, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBOn this week’s episode of the "Answers From the Lab" podcast, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., is joined by Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., chair of Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Microbiology. Dr. Pritt and Dr. Binnicker discuss the current state of laboratory testing for COVID-19 amid the omicron surge, as well the status of testing for other common respiratory viruses, including influenza.
Omicron Update: Dr. Bill Morice
January 06, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt discuss the current surge in COVID-19 cases that’s being fueled by the omicron variant, and what it could mean for the pandemic as we move into 2022.
Reflections on how far we’ve come: Dr. Bill Morice
December 30, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week on the podcast, William Morice, M.D., Ph.D., chair of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, joins "Answers From the Lab" with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. This episode reflects on how far we have come during the COVID-19 pandemic from creating tests to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus to developing vaccines and therapeutics to combat serious illness.
Autoimmune Axonal Testing: Divyanshu (Div) Dubey, M.B.B.S.
December 28, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB(00:32): Before we get started, Dr. Dubey, could you just tell us a little about your role in the lab? (01:33): Just in case our audience missed it, you're seeing patients Dr. Dubey, right, and spending considerable time in the lab. So really bench to bedside? (02:11): Can you just remind the audience what this test is meant to do? (04:54): Can you just elaborate on that a little bit and why we think it's not appropriate to search for a catch all type of evaluation? (0...
At-Home COVID-19 Tests: Dr. Brad Karon
December 23, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week on the podcast, Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., chair of Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Core Laboratory Services, joins "Answers From the Lab" with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D. This episode focuses on at-home testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests that are available, when they should be used, and how well they work.
Holiday Safety and COVID-19: Dr. Bill Morice
December 16, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWilliam Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update with Bobbi Pritt, M.D. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt review steps we can take to keep ourselves and the people around us safe as we celebrate the holidays together.