Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:50 Why is it important to have a serologic test for COVID-19 when there are already molecular PCR assays for diagnosis? 01:38 How are we going to b using the serologic test in clinical practice? 03:02 When should and when shouldn’t we be ordering the serologic assay? 04:34 Can you elaborate on some of the limitations of this test? 06:05 Should we be listening to their local area is recommending related to COVID-19? 06:49 What are the challenges that you have to...
Apr 16, 2020•16 min
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:52 Can you start off and give us kind of the status update on where we are on this COVID-19 pandemic? 02:13 When you talk about it has gone from an epidemic to a pandemic, can you highlight for our listeners what the difference between those two are? 03:22 Now to dive into laboratory testing. There have been a couple of tests talked about in the media and I know that you have led a team here at Mayo that has developed a test for COVID-19. Can you help us summar...
Apr 13, 2020•23 min
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:26 Why is it important to consider how we're staffing our laboratory during this pandemic? 02:58 What are the different models or what are some different ways people have been talking about running a lab to mitigate this risk of the lab going down? 07:07 I like how you know, you're also talking about these challenges of space and some of the conversations that you're having with infection control at the institution level. 09:05 When you were talking and looking...
Apr 06, 2020•20 min
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 02:20 For those of us that aren’t in the education technology movement can you give us a little bit of that 50,000 foot view and orientate us, and where we should think about starting? 03:15 Quick tips to consider as a starting place for Virtual Learning: 1.) Presence 2.) Communication 3.) Authenticity 05:25 Synchronous vs. asynchronous environments 07:21 What are some ways we can make this virtual environment work for effectiveness? 09:48 Do you have some tips as...
Apr 03, 2020•28 min•Ep. 13
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 What exactly do you mean when you say, diversity in blood supply, and why does that matter? 02:15 Are you saying that there might be differences in blood among different ethnic groups? 02:50 If we only issued O- blood to everyone, would we still need diversity in blood supply? 04:25 You mentioned a hemolytic reaction, so if I have a friend or family member going in for a surgery, do I need to call up the blood bank and talking to them and demanding something...
Mar 06, 2020•26 min•Ep. 12
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:08 Introduction of Stacey Rizza, M.D. 01:50 What is the natural course of HIV if left untreated, and what effects would it have on the body? 03:41 So given those numbers then, who should be tested for HIV? 04:32 How should HIV be treated? 05:29 Do people living with HIV then when they are on therapy need any additional, special kind of care? 06:44 So if someone who’s living with HIV is actually receiving the treatment and doing everything they should be doing, ...
Feb 14, 2020•28 min•Ep. 1
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:31 Introduction of Matt Binnicker, Ph.D. 01:07 Can you talk about why it’s so important for people to discuss chlamydia and gonorrhea and why healthcare providers and the general public today need to have a good understanding of the causes of these STDs? 02:32 So we just spoke to Dr. Rizza about how over the last five years, STDs have risen each year consecutively. Is there any reason why we have an increased incidence over this timeline with these infections? ...
Feb 14, 2020•12 min•Ep. 2
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:25 What is proficiency testing? 04:10 Proficiency testing insures my lab is actually getting the accurate results? 05:26 What is proficiency testing referral and why is it important for laboratory medical directors, administrators, supervisors and staff to be aware of PT referral rules? 07:54 Why would laboratories refer proficiency testing to another external lab? 12:05 What’s happening at working to reduce this risk for me? Taking Essential Steps for Testing ...
Feb 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 11
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:41 What do we know so far about the novel coronavirus? 02:35 How does this novel coronavirus stack up to influenza? 04:35 Is there still value in getting your flu shot now (this year) if you haven’t gotten it yet? 05:08 Where should people go to get the latest and best information related to the novel coronavirus? 06:36 What should the health care provider be looking for related to the novel coronavirus? 08:18 I’m glad you mentioned the incubation period, is th...
Jan 31, 2020•18 min•Ep. 10
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:42 When is a genetic test useful? 02:15 What situations would genetic testing not be helpful for? 03:15 Since pharmacogenomic testing isn’t useful for every drug, how do we know when it is useful? 05:15 I’ve seen commercials for genetic testing. Can you talk about these? 05:55 So, you’re saying that a private citizen could get some genetic testing performed? 06:32 I imagine you have gotten a couple of phone calls from people asking what do to with their results...
Jan 03, 2020•24 min•Ep. 9
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 How is influenza different from other respiratory infections, such as the common cold? 02:02 Why is influenza such a big deal? Many people think about influenza for different reasons, but how can we hit this home for the everyday person? 04:43 Can we unpack the idea of getting vaccinations, specifically getting vaccinations every year? 06:36 Can you address some of the common misperceptions when it comes to getting the flu vaccine? 11:02 Who should see their...
Dec 06, 2019•30 min•Ep. 8
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:30 Introduction of Robin Patel, M.D. the Division Chair of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic 00:42 What is the 16S Ribosomal RNA gene? 1:28 How is it detected and sequenced in clinical microbiology? 2:33 What does this mean for physicians and their patients now that this is something that can be done in the microbiology lab? 4:23 How has the testing for this gene changed? 5:58 Can you take us through an interesting case you have come across? 9:47 What are th...
Nov 15, 2019•17 min•Ep. 7
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:58 What is clinical decision support? How does that fit in to patient blood management? 02:37 Can you tell us how clinical decision support is similar to education and how it is a little different than straight forward education? 04:53 How do you make clinical decision support successful? 07:11 Can you share how the collaboration between you and IT has gone? How have you navigated to make sure you can come out with the best and most meaningful clinical support?...
Nov 01, 2019•28 min•Ep. 6
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:37 Introduction of Joaquin Garcia, Vice Chair of Laboratories in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Medical Director of the Histology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. 00:57 Can you give us a little background as to how you came in to this world of anatomic pathology and also where did this interest of salivary gland tumors come from? 02:09 What are the things that come to your attention when people are asking about salivary gland tumors? 03:13 When you talk about...
Oct 18, 2019•14 min•Ep. 5
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:34 Introduction of William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., the Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic 00:48 When did you first become interested in leadership? 2:15 What surprised you most once you took on a leadership role? 5:32 What advice do you have for the learners (residents, fellows) who may be interested in leadership? What should they be focusing on during training and during their early career? 8:01 What do you think woul...
Oct 04, 2019•27 min•Ep. 4
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:32 Introduction of Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D. 00:49 How did you decide to go into Molecular Genetic Pathology? 2:33 What do you do all day (as a pathologist)? 4:25 Can you take one test and talk us through how you look at a case? 7:32 What’s your favorite part about being a pathologist? 8:28 What’s the worst aspect? 9:18 Is it true that a lot of the tests that are run in your lab didn’t exist five years ago? 10:20 What have you learned on the job that you weren’t e...
Sep 06, 2019•18 min•Ep. 1
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:48 Introduction of Elitza Theel, Ph.D. 1:03 What is the deadliest creature in the world? 2:30 How many types of mosquitoes are there? 3:50 Why do mosquitoes bite us? 4:54 What types of infections do they cause? 6:33 What advice do you give students and learners regarding this topic? 7:37 How does somebody make the diagnosis? 7:54 How can you use lab testing to keep on the right track? 10:49 What are some of the frequent calls received as a Laboratory Director? ...
Sep 06, 2019•22 min•Ep. 3
Time Stamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:39 Introduction of Bobbi Pritt, M.D. 00:56 What are ticks? 1:42 What diseases can be transmitted by ticks? 2:03 Background on ticks 2:46 What should we be suspicious of for the diseases ticks carry? (Location) 4:03 When should I be really concerned about tick borne disease? (Timing) 4:56 Laboratory Testing 6:15 Links to Resources (Algorithm & CDC website): https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/it-mmfiles/Acute_Tick-Borne_Disease_Testing_Algorithm.pdf https://www.c...
Sep 06, 2019•13 min•Ep. 2
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