29 Questions
What is Chemical Pathology primarily concerned with?
Studying the biochemical basis of diseases
What is the primary function of a Clinical Chemistry Lab?
Applying biochemical and molecular techniques in diagnosis
What is a prerequisite for studying Chemical Pathology?
Chemistry, Human Anatomy/Physiology, General Pathology, Biostatistics
What is the role of a Chemical Pathologist?
Studying the biochemical basis of diseases
What is the main focus of a Clinical Chemistry Lab in terms of disease management?
Diagnosing and managing diseases
What is the primary purpose of a medical laboratory?
To provide information about a patient's health for diagnosis and treatment
What is the term used to describe the Medical Laboratory profession?
Quadriplegic
What is the importance of applying aseptic techniques during the collection of pathological samples?
To prevent contamination of the sample
What is the main category under which Chemical Pathology, Cytopathology, and Histopathology fall?
Pathology
What is the term used to describe the quality control process in a medical laboratory?
QA/QC
How many main branches does the Medical Laboratory profession comprise?
Four
What is the conversion factor to convert mmol/l of glucose to mg/dl?
Multiply by 18
What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
°F = (C ° x 1.8) + 32
What is the conversion factor to convert μmol/l of creatinine to mg/dl?
Multiply by 88
What instrument is used to measure blood glucose levels?
Glucometer
What is the role of a consultant in providing consultations and advice to managers of patients with metabolic disorders?
To provide consultations and advice
What is the concentration of 100mg/dl glucose in mmol/l?
5.55 mmol/l
What is the purpose of screening in Apparently Healthy Population?
To detect disease before it is clinically evident
What instrument is used to measure the concentration of HDL or LDL cholesterol?
None of the above
What is the primary goal of diagnosis?
To help differentiate between several possibilities
What is the role of a consultant in research and supervision of trainee's research thesis?
To provide new methods of diagnosis and treatments
What is prognosis used for?
To provide information on disease susceptibility
What are Clinical Pathology (CP) Investigations applied in?
In screening, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, research, and clinical trials
Which of the following analytes is affected by the patient's posture?
TP/Albumin
What is the primary reason for collecting blood chemistry samples into specific containers?
To prevent haemolysis
Which of the following is an example of a non-blood sample used in clinical chemistry analysis?
All of the above
Why is it important to process, transport, and preserve urine chemistry samples within a specific time period?
To maintain sample integrity
What should be done when a sample is received in the laboratory?
Compare labelling with request
What is the purpose of checking the volume and labelling of a sample?
All of the above
Get an introduction to Chemical Pathology with Dr. Eric Nyarko's notes, covering the role of a Chemical Pathologist, medical lab disciplines, sample collection, and basic measurements. This summary covers the essential concepts in Chemical Pathology, perfect for students with a background in Chemistry, Human Anatomy/Physiology, General Pathology, and Biostatistics.
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