Blood Vessels

May 21, 2019

New Study Leads to Better Detection of Blood Vessel Disorders

Recently, three scientists at ARUP published a study that shows how symptoms of CM-AVM can be distinguished from a similar disorder,

pharmacogenetics

May 8, 2019

Genetics + Medication: Finding the Perfect Fit

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) is an area of testing that assesses the genes that affect the body’s response to medications.

A clinician holds a purple cancer awareness ribbon

April 11, 2019

Highly Curable If Treated Early: Testicular Cancer

It can show up as a hard lump or a smooth, rounded mass, or as any change in the consistency, shape, or size of a man’s testicles.

ARUP Medical Director Kristin Hunt Karner sits at a desk in a laboratory.

February 12, 2019

NGS Panels: How Do They Help in Diagnosing Myeloid Neoplasms?

Kristin Hunt Karner, MD, brings her expertise to ARUP diagnostics every day. She is a medical director for two ARUP departments,

Medical technologist Lisa Meek at work

January 31, 2019

The Dangers of Being Unique: What Makes Blood Rare?

The laboratorians in the ARUP Immunohematology Reference Laboratory spend their days determining the more complex blood types of patients.

Trace minerals including iron shown as elemental symbols under a microscope

January 8, 2019

New ARUP Resource Offers Guidance on Lab Testing for Element Toxicity or Deficiency

A comprehensive new Trace and Toxic Elements resource available free to the public at arupconsult.com offers expert