MLS - 504 Clinical Chemistry I

This course is designed to introduce students to Clinical Chemistry as used in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). The biochemistry, clinical utility, and analysis of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids/lipoproteins, bilirubin and non-protein nitrogen-containing molecules will be presented. Renal physiology along with the chemical and cellular analysis of urine will also be presented. Course content includes correlation of data and case studies for selected disease states. Credit Hours: (3)