Head of Clinical Operations, Microbiology and Immunology, Medical Director, Professor ARUP/University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Description: This presentation will introduce audience members to molecular diagnostic tests used for detection of blood, tissue, and gastrointestinal parasites. The roles that these tests play in clinical practice, their interpretation, and future developments will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the role of multiplex molecular detection tests for detection of gastrointestinal parasites 2. Discuss current and future applications of nucleic acid testing for parasite detection and discovery