MLT 224 - Clinical Chemistry

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Medical Laboratory Technology

Description:

This course provides instruction in the concepts of Clinical Chemistry. Emphasis is on clinical tests which evaluate the function of body systems: protein metabolism and clinical enzymes, the renal system, liver function, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, electrolytes and acid-base balance, the cardiac and respiratory systems, the endocrine system as well as testing for therapeutic and abusive drug levels. Analytes and lab results are correlated to normal homeostasis and disease. Laboratory work includes the theory, operation and maintenance of the specialized and semi-automated analytical instrumentation used to perform these tests.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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