Mar 29, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

MLAB 2401 - Clinical Chemistry



Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.

Course Description:
An overview of clinical chemistry theory, principles, procedures, and correlations.  Tests for glucose, urea, creatinine, uric acid, proteins, bilirubin, enzymes and electrolytes are included.  Colorimetric and photometric techniques used in examining normal and abnormal clinical specimens are introduced along with special procedures such as immunoassays and electrophoresis.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:

  1. Understand the physiology and pathophysiology of metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, liver, kidney, blood gases, electrolytes, hormones, and drug detoxification.
  2. Identify, perform, interpret, and correlate laboratory tests used in routine clinical chemistry.
  3. Understand general instrumentation methodologies.
  4. Perform laboratory mathematical problems, with special attention to dilutions.
  5. Relate abnormal chemistry test results to the most common diseases.
  6. Develop trouble-shooting skills.
  7. Exhibit professionalism, self-motivation, and responsibility.