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Case Studies in Endocrinology Webinar
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In the medical laboratory, some of the uncommonly ordered hormone tests can have a very significant meaning. This specialty testing is performed by an elite group of MLTs who help investigate results. Do we really understand the theory behind the results we so carefully quantify? As an immunochemistry supervisor Melissa has had the opportunity to consult and review some of these cases with specialists. The investigation into seemingly unfitting results has sometimes produced a very different diagnosis for the patients than originally suspected. These are their stories.
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
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In the medical laboratory, some of the uncommonly ordered hormone tests can have a very significant meaning.  This specialty testing is performed by an elite group of MLTs who help investigate results.  Do we really understand the theory behind the results we so carefully quantify?  As an immunochemistry supervisor Melissa has had the opportunity to consult and review some of these cases with specialists.  The investigation into seemingly unfitting results has sometimes produced a very different diagnosis for the patients than originally suspected.  These are their stories.

Start Date: Upon registration

Completion: Up to 52 weeks

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At the end of this webinar you will be able to:

  • Discuss a condition associated with increased growth hormone levels
  • Describe the resulting syndrome of hypercortisolism
  • Review the implications of biotin interference

 

Speaker: Melissa King, MLT

Melissa King is the immunochemistry supervisor at the Moncton Hospital.  Passionate about the profession, Melissa is a long-standing volunteer on the NBSMLT Board of Directors. She is involved in numerous committees, has planned several educational events, and has authored and reviewed courses for CSMLS.  Always interested in research, Melissa has had the opportunity to work closely with the medical biochemist, endocrinologists and interventional radiologist for a few interesting cases to help pin point a diagnosis.

Recorded: May 24, 2019

 

PEP hours: 1.0

CPS credits: 0

*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of the quiz.

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