Chemical Pathology Overview
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What is Chemical Pathology primarily concerned with?

  • Studying the physiological basis of diseases
  • Studying the anatomical basis of diseases
  • Studying the biochemical basis of diseases (correct)
  • Studying the biostatistical basis of diseases

    • What is the primary function of a Clinical Chemistry Lab?

  • Conducting biostatistical analyses
  • Applying biochemical and molecular techniques in diagnosis (correct)
  • Performing surgical procedures
  • Conducting anatomy studies

    • What is a prerequisite for studying Chemical Pathology?

  • Physics only
  • Biology only
  • Chemistry, Human Anatomy/Physiology, General Pathology, Biostatistics (correct)
  • Mathematics only

    • What is the role of a Chemical Pathologist?

    <p>Studying the biochemical basis of diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of a Clinical Chemistry Lab in terms of disease management?

    <p>Diagnosing and managing diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a medical laboratory?

    <p>To provide information about a patient's health for diagnosis and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the Medical Laboratory profession?

    <p>Quadriplegic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of applying aseptic techniques during the collection of pathological samples?

    <p>To prevent contamination of the sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main category under which Chemical Pathology, Cytopathology, and Histopathology fall?

    <p>Pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the quality control process in a medical laboratory?

    <p>QA/QC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many main branches does the Medical Laboratory profession comprise?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conversion factor to convert mmol/l of glucose to mg/dl?

    <p>Multiply by 18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

    <p>°F = (C ° x 1.8) + 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conversion factor to convert μmol/l of creatinine to mg/dl?

    <p>Multiply by 88</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument is used to measure blood glucose levels?

    <p>Glucometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a consultant in providing consultations and advice to managers of patients with metabolic disorders?

    <p>To provide consultations and advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concentration of 100mg/dl glucose in mmol/l?

    <p>5.55 mmol/l</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of screening in Apparently Healthy Population?

    <p>To detect disease before it is clinically evident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument is used to measure the concentration of HDL or LDL cholesterol?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of diagnosis?

    <p>To help differentiate between several possibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a consultant in research and supervision of trainee's research thesis?

    <p>To provide new methods of diagnosis and treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prognosis used for?

    <p>To provide information on disease susceptibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Clinical Pathology (CP) Investigations applied in?

    <p>In screening, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, research, and clinical trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following analytes is affected by the patient's posture?

    <p>TP/Albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for collecting blood chemistry samples into specific containers?

    <p>To prevent haemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a non-blood sample used in clinical chemistry analysis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to process, transport, and preserve urine chemistry samples within a specific time period?

    <p>To maintain sample integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when a sample is received in the laboratory?

    <p>Compare labelling with request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking the volume and labelling of a sample?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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