Clinical Biochemistry

Course aim

To provide students with advanced knowledge of biochemical basis of disease, specialised laboratory testing and associated analytical methods and interpretation and communication of biochemical data as applied in the current clinical biochemistry laboratory.

Course content

Principles of specialised analytical techniques used in the clinical biochemistry laboratory; proteins in body fluids; cardiac disorders and biomarkers; hormone actions and control of hormone secretions; quality assurance; functional testing of thyroid and adrenal hormones; lipoproteins and lipoproteinaemias; point of care testing, emergency pathology.

Textbook(s)

Dasgupta, A; and Wahed, A., , Clinical Chemistry, Immunology and Laboratory Quality Control: A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Current Edition, Elsevier, San Diego

Clarke, William et al 2020, Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, 4th, Academic Press, England

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MEDI 3006	Clinical Practice A
BIOL 3006	Chemical and Molecular Pathology
MEDI 3002	Histotechnology
MEDI 3012	Transfusion and Haemostasis
MEDI 3007	Clinical Practice B
MEDI 3003	Infectious Diseases

Corequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
MEDI 4012	Advanced Clinical Practice A
MEDI 4013	Advanced Clinical Practice B
Group 2
MEDI 4014	Experimental Research Practice A
MEDI 4015	Experimental Research Practice B

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	5 hours x 9 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Presentation, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.