Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics
Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics aims to prompt action from insight as we keep you up to date on current clinical and diagnostic topics to transform lives and illuminate a path to better health.
Healthier World with Quest Diagnostics aims to prompt action from insight as we keep you up to date on current clinical and diagnostic topics to transform lives and illuminate a path to better health.
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Jun 5, 2024
Jun 5, 2024
16 min
Hypogonadism is a common condition in the male population, impacting approximately 35% of men over 45 years of age. Today’s episode is with Quest Diagnostics experts Dr Sanjay Dixit, MD, medical director, and Maeson Latsko, PhD, clinical specialist.
This episode will:
Review the clinical and biochemical changes seen in male patients with hypogonadism (1:20)
Discuss the guideline-recommended methodologies for testosterone analysis (3:24)
Learn how to delineate between primary and secondary hypogonadism (7:38)
The content was current as of the time of recording. 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: May 3, 2024
Contributor(s): Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD, Maeson Latsko, PhD
Additional Resources:
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center
Quest Diagnostics Hypogonadism FAQs
Clinical Focus: Hypogonadism and Low Testosterone in Men
Adult Male Hypogonadism Diagnostic Algorithm
References See Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center
Jun 5, 2024
Jun 5, 2024
20 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
The content was current as of the time of recording. 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
Speaker(s): Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD; Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS
Contributor(s): Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS; Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD; Trisha Winchester, PhD; Maeson Latsko, PhD
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
Jun 5, 2024
Jun 5, 2024
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)
The content was current as of the time of recording. 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
Speaker(s): Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD; Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS
Contributor(s): Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS; Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD; Trisha Winchester, PhD; Maeson Latsko, PhD
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


