16: FULL BLOOD COUNT – 2: WHITE CELL COUNT AND DIFFERENTIAL
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…
18: LABORATORY INVESTIGATION OF ANAEMIA: SERUM IRON, TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY, SERUM FERRITIN, SERUM B12 AND FOLATE
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…
6: PLASMA/SERUM CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE
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…
15: FULL BLOOD COUNT – 1: RED BLOOD CELL COUNT, HAEMOGLOBIN AND OTHER RED CELL INDICES
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…
24: CERVICAL SCREENING TEST
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…
12: PLASMA/SERUM AMYLASE
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…
22: BLOOD CULTURE
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…
