Disaccharidase Activity Panel: Puanani (Pua) E. Hopson, D.O.

Puanani (Pua) Hopson, D.O., explains Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new disaccharidase activity panel, which uses spectrophotometry to measure activity levels of five digestive enzymes naturally present in the small intestine. Performed on tissue biopsied from the distal portion of the duodenum during endoscopy, disaccharidase analysis identifies carbohydrate maldigestion and confirms the cause of potentially serious conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease.

Show Notes

(00:32):

Before we get started, Dr. Hopson, could you please share a little about you and your background with our listeners?

 

(01:16):

Thanks again, Dr. Hopson for joining us today. Could you describe for us what the disaccharidase test is?

 

(02:32):

Thank you for that great description. For this testing. What specimen is required?

 

(02:58):

Can You provide a brief overview and intended use of this testing?

 

(04:16):

Could you specifically state how this test helps you and your patients?

 

(06:10):

What clinical action is enabled by the results of this test?

 

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As we conclude our interview, how does this test improve upon previous testing approaches?

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