Answers from the Lab

Sanjeev Sethi, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new mass spectrometry test (Mayo ID: MSMN) identifies most antigens now known to cause membranous nephropathy. Precise identification of antigens is important for optimal management of this serious kidney disease.


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Would you mind telling us a little bit about yourself and your background?
 
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Would you give us an overview of membranous nephropathy? 
 
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Could you tell us a little bit about this new assay?
 
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Could you give a little example of how a clinician might use this information to treat their patients differently than how they would've in the past? 
 
 

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