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COVID-19 Testing Update

COVID-19 Testing Update

FromLab Medicine Rounds


COVID-19 Testing Update

FromLab Medicine Rounds

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Aug 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Time Stamps00:00 Podcast Intro00:50 Why does this landscape of COVID testing seem so dynamic? 03:47 So it sounds like we have two sort of rapid tests that are on the market now. Can we dive into that so that we can appreciate a little bit of the compare and contrast between those two rapid assays?07:17 What are these unique challenges with regards to sensitivity and specificity when it comes to these rapidly evolving tests?11:08 Highlighting the connection between laboratory medicine and the clinical practice as it applies to COVID-19 testing.12:49 What new struggles have emerged when it comes to testing for COVID?15:15 What’s a thought process that you recommend for folks to think about when people are trying to think about what should I offer in my lab, or how should I offer COVID testing? 17:25 Dr. Binnicker, if you were king for a day, what would you make happen for COVID testing?19:09 Outro Resources:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Released:
Aug 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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A Mayo Clinic podcast for laboratory professionals, physicians, and students, hosted by Justin Kreuter, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, featuring educational topics and insightful takeaways to apply in your practice.