Session date: 
01/10/2018 - 11:30am to 12:30pm

 

Title: Biotin and Laboratory Testing: Recognizing Interferences and Preventing Misdiagnosis

Speakers: Brooke M. Katzman, Ph.D. and Nikola A. Baumann, Ph.D.

Objectives:

  1. Describe trends in biotin supplementation for therapeutic and nutraceutical purposes.
  2. Recognize the potential impact of biotin consumption on some immunoassay-based laboratory test results.
  3. Develop strategies to prevent misdiagnosis and mitigate patient safety risks from biotin interferences in lab testing.

 

Audience: DLMP Staff

The following DLMP Grand Rounds Planning Committee members declare that they have nothing to disclose in relation to this presentation: Loralie J. Langman, Ph.D., Rondell P. Graham, M.B.B.S., Justin D. Kreuter, M.D., Ann M. Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., Anja C. Roden, M.D., Elitza S. Theel, Ph.D., Thomas Huntley, MT (ASCP)

    Presenter: 
    Nikola A. Baumann, Ph.D.
    Co-presenter: 
    Brooke M. Katzman, Ph.D.
    Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
    Minnesota
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    Where did the idea for the course originate?: 
    Minnesota