MLS - 505 Clinical Chemistry II

This course continues with the biochemistry, analysis, and application of clinically-significant chemical substances. Topics include: enzyme kinetics and clinical application of enzyme levels, endocrinology, bone and mineral metabolism, cardiac markers, tumor markers, body water balance, electrolytes, pH and blood gases, and testing for drugs of abuse and toxic alcohols. Course content includes the discussion of case reports and primary literature for selected disease states. Credit Hours: (3)