Unveiling Copeptin's diagnostic potential: Discover the value of this novel biomarker
Watch this informative session where renowned experts delve into the intricacies of copeptin. This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding copeptin's pre-analytical considerations, applications, clinical cases and more.
Measurement of Copeptin: The Basics and Beyond
In this segment, Dr. Kay Weng Choy unravels the fundamentals of copeptin and explore its applications. Key points include:
- What is copeptin? A brief introduction to the biomarker
- Pre-analytical and analytical considerations: Ensuring reliable copeptin results
- Investigation of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome and copeptin-based testing
- Utility of copeptin measurement in other diseases
- Assay availability across regions: An overview of institutions and states offering copeptin tests
Clinical Utility of Copeptin: Applications and Clinical Cases
A/Prof. Cherie Chiang delves into the clinical significance of copeptin. The session will cover:
- Clinical applications of copeptin: Its role in diverse diagnostic scenarios.
- Turnaround time: Efficient utilisation of copeptin in clinical practice.
- Comparative studies: Arginine-stimulated copeptin measurements vs. hypertonic saline infusion vs. water deprivation test.
- Clinical cases: Real-life examples showcasing copeptin's diagnostic prowess.
- Guiding testing practices: Insights into clinical guidelines on copeptin testing.
Dr Kay Weng Choy, MBBS, FRCPA, FAACB
Chemical Pathologist, Northern Health
Dr Choy is a chemical pathologist at Northern Health in Epping, Victoria, Australia. Additionally, he holds a sessional appointment at Dorevitch Pathology. Dr Choy's current interests include clinical decision support for laboratory testing, as well as the utility of copeptin in the investigation of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome and other diseases.
A/Prof. Cherie Chiang, MBBS (Hons), FRACP, FRCPA, MAACB, MD, FFSc
Head of Chemical Pathology, Melbourne Health Pathology, Consultant Endocrinologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital
A/Prof Chiang is a dually qualified endocrinologist and chemical pathologist. She is the Head of Chemical Pathology at Melbourne Health, the Head of Bone at Austin Health, ANZBMS Councillor and RACP Council Member (Endocrinology and Chemical Pathology representative).
Measurement of Copeptin: The Basics and Beyond
In this segment, Dr. Kay Weng Choy unravels the fundamentals of copeptin and explore its applications. Key points include:
- What is copeptin? A brief introduction to the biomarker
- Pre-analytical and analytical considerations: Ensuring reliable copeptin results
- Investigation of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome and copeptin-based testing
- Utility of copeptin measurement in other diseases
- Assay availability across regions: An overview of institutions and states offering copeptin tests
Clinical Utility of Copeptin: Applications and Clinical Cases
A/Prof. Cherie Chiang delves into the clinical significance of copeptin. The session will cover:
- Clinical applications of copeptin: Its role in diverse diagnostic scenarios.
- Turnaround time: Efficient utilisation of copeptin in clinical practice.
- Comparative studies: Arginine-stimulated copeptin measurements vs. hypertonic saline infusion vs. water deprivation test.
- Clinical cases: Real-life examples showcasing copeptin's diagnostic prowess.
- Guiding testing practices: Insights into clinical guidelines on copeptin testing.
Dr Kay Weng Choy, MBBS, FRCPA, FAACB
Chemical Pathologist, Northern Health
Dr Choy is a chemical pathologist at Northern Health in Epping, Victoria, Australia. Additionally, he holds a sessional appointment at Dorevitch Pathology. Dr Choy's current interests include clinical decision support for laboratory testing, as well as the utility of copeptin in the investigation of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome and other diseases.
A/Prof. Cherie Chiang, MBBS (Hons), FRACP, FRCPA, MAACB, MD, FFSc
Head of Chemical Pathology, Melbourne Health Pathology, Consultant Endocrinologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital
A/Prof Chiang is a dually qualified endocrinologist and chemical pathologist. She is the Head of Chemical Pathology at Melbourne Health, the Head of Bone at Austin Health, ANZBMS Councillor and RACP Council Member (Endocrinology and Chemical Pathology representative).
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