Answers from the Lab

Puanani Hopson, D.O., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ malabsorption panel can provide timelier diagnosis for children with chronic diarrhea or unexplained weight loss. The novel panel, which bundles four existing tests, requires just one stool sample.

Show Notes

(00:32)
 Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background and your role at Mayo Clinic?

(01:08)
 How long have you been with Mayo Clinic and where were you previously?

(01:37) 
 Can you tell us a little bit about the panel and explain why these four tests were chosen over other combinations of tests?

(07:43)
 Which patients would this panel be used for and when should the panel be run?

(09:26)
 Is there anything else you'd like to explain about this panel?

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