MLTE 218 Medical Lab Chemistry

This course is an introduction to the basic theory and diagnostic procedures in medical chemistry. Basic principles and theory of biochemical and analytical tests and procedures used in the analysis of clinical specimens will be covered. This course emphasizes the correlation of specimen processing as well as analysis of test results and quality control data.

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

MLTE 218Medical Lab Chemistry

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I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to the basic theory and diagnostic procedures in medical chemistry. Basic principles and theory of biochemical and analytical tests and procedures used in the analysis of clinical specimens will be covered. This course emphasizes the correlation of specimen processing as well as analysis of test results and quality control data.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Describe the major chemistry analytes function(s) and associated clinical abnormalities for the major proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
• Correlate clinical findings and laboratory testing in major organ systems and commonly encountered disease states.
• Perform calculations and lab data typically used in the clinical lab.
• Discuss clinical implications for the major chemistry test results.
• List the principles of operation of different instrumentation methodology.
• Apply prior knowledge to problem solving included recognition of abnormal or unusual test results, recognition of unacceptable quality control results and verification of test results.
• Correlate chemistry findings with those generated in other areas of the clinical laboratory, patient symptoms and clinical history, to make appropriate and effective on-the-job professional decisions.
• Discuss pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical issues including how to recognize and resolve.
• Demonstrate accurate/effective psychomotor skills in student lab and internship by utilizing the information from this course.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Amino Acids and Proteins

Non-Protein Nitrogen

Enzymes

Carbohydrates

Lipids and Lipoproteins

Electrolytes

Blood Gasses, pH, Buffer Systems

Iron

Porphyrins and Hemoglobin

Endocrine System

Liver Function

Cardiac Function

Renal Function

Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Function

VI. Delivery Methodologies