Comprehensive Genetic Test Guides Prescribing of a Transplant Anti-Rejection Drug: Jessica Wright, Pharm.D., BCACP

Jessica Wright, Pharm.D., BCACP, explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' 3A5Q test helps determine initial tacrolimus doses for individuals after non-liver organ transplants. Optimal tacrolimus levels are one of the important factors in survival of the transplanted organ.

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Could you provide us a with little bit about your background and yourself?

 

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Will you please provide a brief overview of Mayo test 3A5Q?

 

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Which patients should have this testing, and when should it be performed?

 

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 What alternative or complementary tests should be considered?

 

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How are the results used in patient care?

 

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Will you help the audience understand the significance of monitoring tacrolimus levels for transplant rejection?

 

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What alleles are included in this test?

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