Key learning topics Production, function and fate of red blood cells (erythrocytes) Structure and function of haemoglobin Defining red cell indices – haematocrit (PCV), MCV and MCHC How patient haemoglobin…
The purpose of most clinical laboratory testing is to aid clinical diagnosis and monitor the progress of disease or effectiveness of therapy. By contrast, the purpose of the test that…
Key learning topics Anatomy and physiology of the pancreas Function of pancreatic and salivary amylase Serum amylase in diagnosis of acute pancreatitis Non-pancreatic causes of raised serum amylase The measurement…
Key learning objectives Normal defence against blood stream infection Factors that increase risk of blood stream infection Bacterial species that cause blood stream infection Symptoms of blood stream infection Defining…
Key learning topics The concept of therapeutic drug monitoring Pharmacological action and clinical use of lithum, digoxin and theophylline Adverse (toxic) effects of lithium, digoxin and theophylline How blood values…
Key learning topics Understanding the ESR test What factors affect the rate at which red cells sediment Causes of increased ESR What is C-reactive protein Causes of increased plasma CRP…
On the concave surface of the kidney lies the hilus, from which the ureter and the main blood vessels and nerves access the kidney. The cut surface of the kidney…
