MDLT 1442 - Clinical Chemistry 2

4 Credits

This course covers the continued study of various chemicals in plasma/serum that are routinely analyzed to contribute to patient care. The physiology, test methodology and clinical correlations of proteins, enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, acid/base balance, and endocrinology are discussed. The course also includes a brief overview of therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology. Instrumentation principles/methodologies found in modern clinical chemistry laboratories and concepts that are basic to the operation and maintenance of automated laboratory instruments are covered. Students will test samples and controls using a variety of automated analyzers. Students will employ a laboratory information system to order tests and report results. 4C/1/3/0

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MDLT 1441, BIOL 1740 and HLTH 1410