COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction of the principles and procedures of various tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic laboratory techniques, chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes, acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology. Lec 4, Lab 4, Cr 5.

Prerequisite: MLAB 1201, with "C" or better

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Exhibit a knowledge of human body chemistry levels under healthy and abnormal conditions; evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens; and explain and perform procedures routinely found in a clinical chemistry laboratory, including electrolytes, acid-base balance, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and liver, kidney and endocrine functions. Evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate test results with patient condition.