Release date: March 12, 2007
Available for credit through: Accreditation Expired
Program Description
Autoimmune disease diagnosis is historically based on clinical and laboratory evidence using traditional protein detection techniques. This program reviews how testing for these highly variable diseases is complex and often misinterpreted. As the pathology and clinical understanding of systemic autoimmune diseases are elucidated, the testing requirements are also becoming more complex and continue to evolve. The expert faculty review how the technical and clinical relevance of newer technology can more accurately and rapidly detect important markers of autoimmune disease in patients. Goals of improved testing are to establish the diagnosis, predict the prognosis and disease course and monitor treatment in a cost-effective manner. This program aims to give clinicians, as well as laboratory technicians, a good understanding of the testing, positive result patterns, and disease associations required to accomplish this goal.
Target Audience
The target audience for this activity includes rheumatologists, pathologists, and laboratory managers.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Review drawbacks of traditional testing methods in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases
Discuss the mechanism of technologically advanced diagnostic testing and how it differs from traditional testing methods
Describe how newer technology in diagnostic testing translates into benefits for patient care
The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. They do not reflect the views of Inverness Medical Professional Diagnostics, any other manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, Medical Education Resources, Inc., or ArcMesa Educators, LLC.
The recommendations made in this program are based upon a combination of randomized clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating panelists. Any medications, diagnostic procedures or treatments discussed by the panelists should not be utilized without evaluation of their patient's conditions. Participants are urged to consult the full prescribing information on any drug mentioned in this activity for recommended dosage, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse effects before prescribing any medication.
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