CHEM 426 - Clinical Chemistry II

Institution:

Heritage University

Subject:

Description:

A continuation of Clinical Chemistry I. The students are exposed to a variety of instrumentation and basic trouble shooting is emphasized. Endocrine testing, electrolyte balance and iron studies are used to identify various physiological disorders. Tumor marker studies, therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology are explored and test methods discussed. Acid-base balance and its alteration in disease states are studied, to include arterial blood draws. Methods for trace metal detection and hepatitis markers are interpreted to diagnose viral presence.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.heritage.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 865-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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