BMS207 Clinical Biochemistry 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces students to common biochemical techniques used in pathology laboratories. Emphasis will be placed on both the physiological and biochemical rationale for performing each test and on the analytical aspects of their performance.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS207
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Prerequisite(s):
BMS130 and (BMS205 or BCM210 )
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to demonstrate the biochemical, physiological and pathophysiological rationale for routine measurement of various ions, metabolites and proteins in clinical biochemistry laboratories;
* have the technical skills and be able to perform the measurements of the various ions, metabolites and proteins accurately and precisely;
* be able to evaluate the different methods employed in assaying the various ions, metabolites and proteins;
* be able to implement quality control and quality assurance on the above mentioned measurements;
* be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles behind the common methods and analytical systems used in clinical biochemistry laboratories;
* be able to demonstrate an understanding of the applications of automation and computers (laboratory information systems)in clinical biochemistry laboratory.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus will cover the following topics: Module 1: Introduction to clinical biochemistry * SI units for Clinical Biochemistry * collection of specimens for biochemical analysis * reference limits for Clinical Biochemistry * quality control * principles of automated analysis * applications of computers in clinical biochemistry Module 2: Fluid balance * renal function * electrolytes and body hydration status * acid/base balance Module 3: Pathobiochemistry * plasma proteins * clinical enzymology * liver function * carbohydrates * lipids * non-protein nitrogen Practical Module As well as measurement of the levels of those constituents described in modules 2 and 3, an ongoing quality control exercise will be performed. In the laboratory experiments, emphasis will be placed on appropriate quality control procedures and on the use of automated procedures.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
Compulsory laboratory work.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.