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…
Key learning topics Structure and physiological function of troponin, CK(MB) and BNP Blood collection for troponin, CK(MB) and BNP testing Myocardial infarction/acute coronary syndrome (ACS) Troponin and CK(MB) testing in…
Key learning topics Function of the five different kinds of white cell Defining a total and differential white cell count Defining some white cell related terms Causes and consequences of…
Key learning topics Iron metabolism and role of iron in red blood cell function Dietary source of vitamins B12 and folate Gastrointestinal absorption of vitamins B12 and folate Vitamin B12…
Key learning topics Distribution and function of calcium and phosphate in the body Regulation of plasma calcium/phosphate concentrations The distinction between total and ionised plasma calcium and the concept of…
