MDLT 1441 - Clinical Chemistry 1

2 Credits

This course covers the analysis of various chemical constituents of plasma and serum. The physiology, methodology, and clinical significance of carbohydrates, non-protein nitrogen, and bilirubin is addressed. The course includes a review/overview of renal and liver function including blood tests to assess each. Laboratory Techniques concepts of solution math, spectrophotometry, pipetting and safety will be reviewed and emphasized. Quality assurance concepts, quality control procedures, and manual laboratory techniques will be presented and practiced. POCT procedures will be discussed and practiced. Students will employ a laboratory information system to order tests and report results.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1730 or concurrent enrollment and CHEM 1711 and MDLT 1410.