In this outstanding webinar, Dr. Ronald Falk tackles one of the most important (and confusing) issues when you’re a patient with vasculitis. Using a patient’s lab report, Dr. Falk helps to take the mystery out of the process.
Welcome and Introductions. | 0:27 |
Why lab tests are so important for patients with vasculitis. | 2:42 |
Nancy presents her recent lab report. | 5:09 |
Reviewing the urine study. | 6:08 |
What is the standard or normal range for these components on the urinalysis report? | 7:13 |
Explaining components in report: protein, ketones, bilirubin, spec gravity. | 8:00 |
The critical component: blood result. | 9:15 |
A tour of the typical chemistry panel. | 10:18 |
Sodium levels. | 10:49 |
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test | 12:55 |
The BUN / Creatinine Ratio | 13:15 |
Estimated GFR (eGFR) Measured GFR (mGFR) | 16:58 |
EGFR tells relative kidney function. | 17:40 |
What EGFR does NOT mean. | 19:24 |
An overview of common ANCA tests. | 26:32 |
ANCA-Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) | 27:01 |
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) P-ANCA | 27:44 |
What to look for first in a lab report. | 32:02 |
Q&A: Why Dr. Falk looks at sample under the microscope after getting lab results. | 33:56 |
Q&A: How do lab results differ when showing remission or a relapse? | 36:02 |
Q&A: How do lab tests differ between different types of vasculitis especially between ANCA and non-ANCA types? | 37:08 |
Q&A: How often should you be getting lab tests done? | 38:04 |
In this outstanding webinar, Dr. Ronald Falk tackles one of the most important (and confusing) issues when you’re a patient with vasculitis. Using a patient’s lab report, Dr. Falk helps to take the mystery out of the process.
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