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ARUP Consult®, a free source of laboratory testing information for clinicians, released several new and updated resources in January.
ARUP Consult®, a free source of expert guidance in laboratory testing, has released new and updated resources on testing for bariatric surgery, respiratory viruses, and alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
These and other offerings, which summarize current clinical practice guidelines, testing strategies, and relevant technical details, are updated regularly and tailored to clinicians to help them choose the right test at the right time.
Read on for more information about these recent changes. Subscribe to the ARUP Consult monthly newsletter to have updates and highlights like these delivered directly to your inbox.
Bariatric Surgery - Nutritional Assessment
Clinical guidelines recommend a thorough nutritional assessment for all individuals before and after bariatric surgery, and guidance varies based on the type of procedure. The ARUP Consult Bariatric Surgery - Nutritional Assessment topic provides updated information on pre- and postoperative nutrient testing for procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.
Respiratory Viruses
Laboratory testing to identify the specific pathogen causing a respiratory illness is only necessary if clinical management would be altered. The ARUP Consult Respiratory Viruses topic details when this testing might be warranted and in which populations testing is indicated to inform patient management, epidemiologic surveillance, and infection control measures.
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Testing
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, an inherited disorder associated with lung and liver disease, is the most common nonenvironmental cause of emphysema and is the fourth most common indication for lung transplantation worldwide. Severe AAT deficiency may cause improper folding of the AAT protein, leading to deposition in hepatocytes and corresponding liver disease. The ARUP Consult Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Test Fact Sheet details the different purposes of phenotyping, genotyping, and serum/plasma testing.
Keeping Pace With What’s Next
February is American Heart Month. ARUP Consult offers resources on laboratory testing for Heart Failure and Acute Coronary Syndrome, as well as information about the important role that genetic testing plays in many cardiovascular complications. For more details, refer to the ARUP Consult Cardiovascular Genetic Testing - Hereditary Heart and Vascular Disease topic.
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