Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Episode 27 - Can you diagnose an alcohol use disorder based on lab tests?
Episode 27 - Can you diagnose an alcohol use disorder based on lab tests?
Episode 27 - Can you diagnose an alcohol use disorder based on lab tests?
Saturday 7th May 2022
How reliable are lab tests for diagnosing alcohol use disorder? Dr. Casey Grover explores their accuracy and limitations in this insightful episode.
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Get the buttons here!Lab Tests and Alcohol Use Disorder: How Reliable Are They?
Laboratory testing in patients with alcohol use can be helpful but can also miss significant alcohol use.
Ever found yourself questioning the reliability of lab tests in diagnosing alcohol use disorder? Dr. Casey Grover takes on this very issue in his latest episode of 'Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care'. Picture this: a patient walks into the emergency department with a seemingly unrelated medical complaint, but their lab results raise some eyebrows. Elevated MCV? High AST? These findings might make you wonder if alcohol use is part of the picture.
But how accurate are these tests, really? Dr. Grover dives into the limited research available to answer this burning question. He explores the effectiveness of GGT and CDT tests, often used to detect alcohol consumption, and doesn't shy away from discussing their limitations. Are they reliable enough to base a diagnosis on? Or do we need to look at a combination of multiple lab results to get a clearer picture?
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in emergency medicine or acute care, offering valuable insights into the challenges and nuances of diagnosing alcohol use disorder through lab tests. Dr. Grover also emphasizes the importance of improving substance use treatment in acute care settings, making this episode both informative and thought-provoking.