HSC - 322 Clinical Chemistry

Biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Covers non-protein nitrogens, lipids, cardiac markers, liver enzymes, renal function hemoglobin degradation products, electrolytes, pH and blood gases, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, vitamins, endocrinology, toxicology, fetal/maternal testing. Included is the correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: HSC 304 or HSC 305 and Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (4)