Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics

Laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders (21 min)

An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and up to 60% of them are unaware of their condition. Today’s episode is with Quest Diagnostics experts Dr Sanjay Dixit, MD, medical director, and Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS, clinical specialist. 
 
This episode will:
Identify common signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction
Identify lab recommendations to support the diagnosis of hypo- and hyperthyroidism
Discuss the association between cardiometabolic conditions and thyroid dysfunction
To learn more, please review the additional resources below for information on our cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine and wellness offerings, as well as educational resources and insights from our team of experts. At Quest Diagnostics, we are committed to providing you with results and insights to support your clinical decisions. 
 
Date: 4/18/2024
Contributor(s): Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD, Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS 
Additional Resources: 
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center
Quest Diagnostics Thyroid Disorders 
Clinical Focus: Thyroid Dysfunction in Nonpregnant Adults
Testing Algorithm for Thyroid Dysfunction in Nonpregnant Adults
References See Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center

Laboratory assessment in PCOS diagnosis and management (19 min)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine diagnoses for reproductive-aged women and carries lifelong cardiometabolic risk. Today’s episode is with Quest Diagnostics experts Dr Sanjay Dixit, MD, medical director, and Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS, clinical specialist.
This episode will:
Review the diagnostic criteria for PCOS (2:00)
Identify lab recommendations to support the diagnosis of PCOS (6:00)
Discuss associated cardiometabolic conditions and how to screen and monitor for these conditions (14:45)
To learn more, please review the additional resources below for information on our cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and wellness offerings as well as educational resources and insights from our team of experts. At Quest Diagnostics, we are committed to providing you with results and insights to support your clinical decisions.
Date recorded: 4/9/2024
Contributor(s): Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD, Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS
Additional Resources:
Quest Diagnostics Polycystic ovary syndrome
Clinical Focus: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnostic Algorithm
Laboratory Testing in the Differential Diagnosis of PCOS and NCCAH
References See Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center