Clinical Chemistry and Concepts 1

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Emphasis on the analysis of macromolecules (nucleic acids, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates) in a clinical setting for diagnostic purposes. Lecture and weekly laboratory sessions explore 1) diagnostic molecular testing including PCR and bioinformatics; 2) regulation of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates in healthy versus diseased patients; 3) diagnostic chemistry methodologies; and 4) clinical correlation. Further medical laboratory topics include quality control, quality assurance and specimen collection.