Interview with Elitza Theel, Ph.D.
In this bonus episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Elitza Theel, Ph.D., the Director of Infectious Diseases Serology Lab and Co-Director for the Vector-Borne Diseases Service Line at Mayo Clinic, discusses the importance of developing a serologic test for COVID-19.
Show Notes
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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 navigate with serologic testing for COVID-19?
09:32 This has really been a collaborative effort across the country to implement this test. Would you mind sharing what implementation of this serologic assay looked like?
12:58 What are some lessons learned at this point that you think would be worth sharing to the lab professionals and students that listen to this podcast?
What is Lab Medicine Rounds?
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.