This subject introduces units, reference ranges and specimens used in clinical biochemistry. The subject also covers the patho-physiological and patho-biochemical rationale for routine clinical biochemistry tests and the interpretation of data. Biochemical techniques associated with the various routine tests covered include principles of the methods and the analytical performance. Technology, including point of care testing is important in healthcare and is also included. Students will gain knowledge of the requirements of the various specimens and measurements and will acquire theoretical skills to carry out routine testing using various methods and equipment. Students will also interpret routine clinical biochemistry data. Such knowledge is useful, in further studies in this discipline, routine and specialist medical laboratory sciences, forensic sciences, biotechnology, dentistry, medicine, veterinary and animal sciences, research and in industry that develops and/or supplies diagnostic technology and consumables.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
BMS135
BMS207
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