Chemical Pathology

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Diagnostic technology and biomarkers in Chemical Pathology: • Principles and application of spectrophotometry, immunochemistry, electrochemistry, osmometry, enzymology, electrophoresis, chromatography, mass spectrometry, molecular diagnostic technologies • Common biomarkers and influencing factors • Point-of-care testing Method validation and quality assurance: • Instrument maintenance, calibration, quality control, quality assurance and accreditation • Precision, accuracy, Levy Jennings chart, Westgard Rules and types of errors • Test method validation and data analysis Biomarker measurement and result interpretation in various health conditions with associated case studies: • Glucose tolerance and glycaemic control • Renal diseases and renal function tests (RFT), water & electrolyte balance • Acid-base balance & blood gases

目标

Through lectures and practical sessions: 1. to provide students an understanding of the fundamental principle of diagnostic technologies and their applications in Chemical Pathology laboratories; 2. to equip students to perform appropriate laboratory tests and evaluate results for diagnosis.

先修要求

Human Physiology (ABCT2133) and Biochemistry (ABCT2101)

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lecture: to introduce and reinforce knowledge, principles and concepts Practical session: to perform diagnostic tests and result interpretation Tutorial: to relate theories to clinical scenarios through case studies