Key learning topics Liver and biliary tract: anatomy, physiology and function Bilirubin metabolism and excretion Albumin – a marker of liver synthesis Liver enzymes (ALT, GGT and AP): markers of…
Key learning topics Defining haemostasis Platelets and their role in haemostasis The blood clotting cascade – its role in haemostasis Fibrinolysis and D-dimer production What is being measured in the…
Key learning topics Function of glucose as an energy source Hormone regulation of blood glucose concentration Defining normal and abnormal blood glucose Diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis Using blood glucose to…
Key learning topics Anatomical features of the urinary tract Distinction of upper and lower urinary tract infection (UTI) Factors that predispose to UTI Bacterial species causing UTI Collection of urine…
Key learning topics Structure and function of the thyroid hormones: T4 and T3 Control of thyroid hormone production – role of the pituitary hormone, TSH Causes and consequences of overactive…
Key learning topics ABO and Rh blood group systems Incompatible transfusion reaction Other risks of transfusion Safe transfusion practice Antibody screening during pregnancy Haemolytic disease of the newborn Every year…
Key learning topics Urine production – the concept of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Metabolic production of urea and creatinine Urea and creatinine as markers of renal disease Non-renal causes of…
Key learning topics The principles of patient sample collection Units of measurement used in clinical laboratories The concept of the normal (reference) range The concept of test sensitivity/specificity The concept…
Key learning topics Structure and function of cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) Blood transport of lipids (including cholesterol and TG) Distinction between total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol Factors to be considered…
Key learning topics Therapeutic value and safety of paracetamol and aspirin Mechanisms of toxicity in paracetamol and aspirin overdose Signs and symptoms of paracetamol and aspirin overdose Plasma paracetamol/salicylate used…
