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Basic Science Primer for Infectious Diseases Laboratory Testing

Basic Science Primer for Infectious Diseases Laboratory Testing

Update: 2024-04-11
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Jessica Kennedy, MD, Infectious Diseases Fellow at the University of South Florida Division of Infectious Diseases, discusses the scientific basics around many of the primary Infectious Diseases tests ordered by providers. Dr. Kennedy discusses the scientific basis for EIA/ELIZA, Quantiferon, chemiluminant immunoassays, lateral flow assays, RT-PCR, Fungitell, and LC/MS-MS. In explaining these diagnostic assays, Dr. Kennedy helps the provider understand the limitations and advantages of each test and when they are best used in a clinical scenario.

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Basic Science Primer for Infectious Diseases Laboratory Testing

Basic Science Primer for Infectious Diseases Laboratory Testing

richard.oehler@va.gov(Richard Oehler)