MLS Topics

The video will review basic calcium homeostasis including how parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D are involved in this process.

Presented by 
Joely A. Straseski, PhD, MS, MT(ASCP), DABCC
Professor (Clinical), Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Head of Clinical Operations for Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology, and Biochemical Genetics; Medical Director, Endocrinology; Co-Director, Automated Core Laboratory, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 7 min

This tutorial will cover some of the chemical risks and hazards found in the medical laboratory environment and will demonstrate ways to mitigate those risks when using chemicals or working around them.

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This tutorial will cover the National Fire Protection Association Rating System and safety data sheets.

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This tutorial will demonstrate how to store and dispose of chemicals and how to properly handle and respond to chemical spills.

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This tutorial will discuss the importance of personal proctective equipment (PPE), identifies the different types and uses of PPE, and demonstrates various engineering controls.

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This presentation will discuss the clinical applications of fecal calprotectin as a noninvasive marker for intestinal inflammation. It will also discuss the extraction methods and briefly include available fecal calprotectin assays.

Presented by 
Heather A. Nelson, PhD, DABCC
Assistant Professor (Clinical), University of Utah School of Medicine
Medical Director, Clinical Chemistry, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 17 min

This lecture discusses interferences in laboratory assays that can affect test results and potentiality impact patient care. During this presentation, the mechanisms underlying such interferences will be discussed, along with ways of detecting and possible solutions.

Presented by
Vrajesh K. Pandya, PhD, DABCC
Assistant Professor (Clinical), Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Medical Director, Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 44 min

Urine drug testing is commonly used for investigation of unknown ingestions and compliance monitoring. This presentation discusses the rationale for using urine as a specimen type, the common analytical techniques used for testing, and important considerations for interpretation of results.

Presented by
Jessica Boyd, PhD, FCACB, DABCC (TC)
Associate Professor (Clinical), Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Medical Director, Clinical Toxicology, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 32 min

This presentation discusses laboratory tests commonly used to evaluate kidney function including serum creatinine, glomerular flow rate (GFR), inulin clearance, urine albumin, and albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR). It also reviews the current clinical practice guidelines for assessing chronic kidney disease.

Presented by
Sarah Hackenmueller, PhD
Clinical Chemistry Fellow, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah

This video is 44 min

Lipids and lipoproteins are a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). After a brief overview of CVD, this presentation will discuss the role of triglycerides and low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the context of CVD. Additionally, an overview of lipid testing recommendations and laboratory methodologies for measurement of lipids and lipoproteins will be provided.

Presented by
Heather A. Nelson, PhD, DABCC
Assistant Professor (Clinical), Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Medical Director, Clinical Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 53 min

This presentation will describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. There will be an emphasis on diagnostic tests, including measuring HbA1c, blood glucose levels, and performing an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

Presented by 
Heather A. Nelson, PhD
Assistant Professor (Clinical), Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Medical Director, Clinical Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 36 min

In this presentation, Dr. McMillin discusses the roles of the clinical laboratory in pain management.

Presented by 
Gwen McMillin, PhD, DABCC(CC,TC)
Professor (Clinical) of Pathology, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Medical Director, Toxicology and Pharmacogenetics, ARUP Laboratories

This video is 12 min