Linnea M. Baudhuin, Ph.D., and Emily K. Thoreson, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories renal genetics testing provides comprehensive, accurate and actionable results. Identifying a genetic cause helps guide the complex decisions involved with treating kidney disease.
Show Notes
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00:31)
Would each of you share a little about yourselves and your backgrounds?
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01:17)
Could you please provide us with an overview of what types of genetic testing for inherited kidney diseases are available Mayo Clinic Labs?
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02:35)
Can you expand on why genetic testing for kidney disease is important?
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04:30)
Who could benefit from genetic testing for inherited kidney diseases?
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05:55)
What types of variants are detected by these new genetic panels at Mayo Clinic Labs?
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07:05)
How would you say our test matches up to other tests that are currently available?
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08:07)
What other unique features set the Mayo test apart from some of the competitor offerings?
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09:08)
Could you summarize the benefits of doing genetic testing for kidney diseases at Mayo Clinic?
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10:01)
How can a healthcare provider order one of these new inherited kidney disease genetic test panels, and what types of specimens do we accept?