CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
 
Lectured in 2nd year Laboratory and food technologySection medical laboratory technology
2de jaar Laboratorium- en voedingstechnologie optie medische laboratoriumtechnologie
Theory [A] 50.0
Exercises [B] 40.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 240
Studypoints [E] 8
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Isabel DE PAUW
Reference GGLVTM02A00296
 
Key words
Clinical chemistry

Objectives
The purpose is to gain an insight into the priciples of chemical analysis of biological patterns are an indispensable support for medical diagnosis. In the practical course, the teaching of practical skills for clinical-chemical definitions is very important, even as to learn working very accurate what concerns little amounts of tissue-fluids. The students also have to learn how to handle the machinery and to interpret the results of the analyses.

Topics
Specimen collection and preservation Urine analysis. Inorganic ions in blood and urine Bloodgasses, blood PH : measurements of the respiratory and metabolic components.
Carbohydrates: Glucose and metabolites
Non-protein nitrogenous constituents : (urea, uric acid, creatinine & creatine...)
Lipids
Labotechniques

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Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course
Other textbook(s)
Background information
Scientific & technical literature

Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures
Demonstrations
Exercises

Assessment
Oral examination

Lecturer(s)
M. Waermoes