MEDT - 2130 Clinical Chemistry

Prerequisite(s): MATH-1010
This course provides theoretical, fundamental, and basic instrumentation methodologies and includes practical concepts associated with testing procedures used in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Primary focus is on student performance of diagnostic testing with emphasis in liver, kidney, and pancreatic function and vitamin assays and their clinical correlation to disease states. Advanced topics in quality assurance, endocrine system, tumor markers, therapeutic drugs, and toxicology will be discussed. Laboratory is integrated with lecture.

Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45
Vocational Laboratory Hours: 45