Clinical Laboratory Chemistry

(formerly MDT 160) An introduction to the concepts of clinical laboratory chemistry. Topic include basic laboratory math, the renal system, digestive system with liver function, respiratory system and the endocrine system. Emphasis is on clinical tests that evaluate the function of these systems. Analyzes and lab results are correlated to normal homeostasis and disease. Analyze measurements are studied and described in reference topics such as metabolism, protein synthesis, acid-base balance, electrolyte balance, enzymes, and hormones.

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