Answers from the Lab

David S. Viswanatha, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay provides rapid, definitive diagnosis of VEXAS, a recently identified syndrome affecting older men. Early diagnosis is key to managing the condition, which severely impacts multiple organs and blood.


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 Could you please provide a little bit about yourself and your background?
 
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 Would you please share a brief overview of the UBA1Q assay?
 
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 Would you provide an overview of VEXAS syndrome?
 
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 When is this testing recommended during care for patients who have a suspected inflammatory condition or VEXAS syndrome?
 
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 What advantage does this assay provide over other methodologies?
 
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 Could you share further why diagnosis is so important for these patients?

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 Is there anything else you'd like to comment about the assay?

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