8: PLASMA/SERUM CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES

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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…

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13: DRUG OVERDOSE: PARACETAMOL AND SALICYLATE

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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…

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6: PLASMA/SERUM CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE

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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…

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24: CERVICAL SCREENING TEST

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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…

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12: PLASMA/SERUM AMYLASE

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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…

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