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What is the purpose of a reagent blank in clinical chemistry measurements?
What is the purpose of a reagent blank in clinical chemistry measurements?
- To measure the total absorbance of a sample
- To correct for background interferences from the reagents (correct)
- To assess the stability of the sample over time
- To provide a standard concentration reference
Which statement correctly defines a standard in the context of clinical chemistry?
Which statement correctly defines a standard in the context of clinical chemistry?
- A matrix solution that contains both normal and pathological concentrations
- A pure solution having a known concentration of the analyte (correct)
- A solution that varies in concentration and is used for multiple assays
- A pure solution with an unknown concentration of the analyte
What is molar absorptivity?
What is molar absorptivity?
- The amount of light passing through a sample without absorption
- The difference between transmittance and absorbance values
- A constant for one molar solution at specific measurement conditions (correct)
- The ratio of absorbance to concentration for any solution
What is the correct definition of absorbance in spectrophotometry?
What is the correct definition of absorbance in spectrophotometry?
To achieve maximum transmittance during a measurement, the instrument should be adjusted to provide what reading with a blank sample?
To achieve maximum transmittance during a measurement, the instrument should be adjusted to provide what reading with a blank sample?
What does a control solution in clinical chemistry measure?
What does a control solution in clinical chemistry measure?
What is the purpose of standardizing an instrument before taking measurements?
What is the purpose of standardizing an instrument before taking measurements?
What does transmittance refer to in clinical measurements?
What does transmittance refer to in clinical measurements?
What is the primary purpose of a calibration curve?
What is the primary purpose of a calibration curve?
Which of the following characterizes an end-point assay?
Which of the following characterizes an end-point assay?
What differentiates a fixed-time kinetic assay from a continuous monitoring assay?
What differentiates a fixed-time kinetic assay from a continuous monitoring assay?
Which method is NOT classified under absolute methods for calculating analyte concentration?
Which method is NOT classified under absolute methods for calculating analyte concentration?
In the context of analytical methods, which statement is correct regarding kinetic assays?
In the context of analytical methods, which statement is correct regarding kinetic assays?
What is the core feature of comparative methods in calculating analyte concentrations?
What is the core feature of comparative methods in calculating analyte concentrations?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with an end-point assay?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with an end-point assay?
Which component is essential for preparing a calibration curve?
Which component is essential for preparing a calibration curve?
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Comparative Methods
Comparative Methods
Calculations that involve comparing the analyte concentration of an unknown sample to a known standard. This comparison helps determine the concentration of the unknown sample.
Blank
Blank
A solution used to correct for background interferences in measurements. There are two types: reagent blank (containing all elements except the patient sample) and sample blank (containing all elements except the principal reagent).
Absolute Methods
Absolute Methods
These calculations use a known molar extinction coefficient, a unique value for a substance, to directly determine the analyte concentration.
Standard
Standard
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Calibration Curve
Calibration Curve
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Control
Control
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End-point Assay
End-point Assay
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Molar Absorptivity
Molar Absorptivity
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Kinetic Assay
Kinetic Assay
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Transmittance
Transmittance
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Fixed-Time Kinetic Assay
Fixed-Time Kinetic Assay
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Absorbance
Absorbance
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Continuous Monitoring Assay
Continuous Monitoring Assay
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Instrument Standardization
Instrument Standardization
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Assay Techniques
Assay Techniques
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Zero & Maximum Transmittance Settings
Zero & Maximum Transmittance Settings
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Study Notes
Clinical Chemistry I - 0202304
- Course Instructor: Mohammad QABAJAH
- Email: [email protected]
Week 11: Measurement Procedures and Calculations
- Objectives:
- Define clinical chemistry measurement terminology.
- Identify fundamental solutions for spectrophotometric measurements.
- Describe assay techniques in clinical chemistry.
- Explain calibration curves.
Definition of Terms
- Blank: A solution used to correct for background interferences from samples or reagents.
- Reagent blank: A solution containing all solution components except the patient sample, used to determine reagent interferences.
- Sample blank: A solution containing all solution components, including the patient sample, but excluding the principal reagent, used to determine sample interferences.
- Standard: A pure solution with a known concentration of the substance of interest. Used as a reference to compare unknown concentrations.
- Control: A solution with either normal or abnormal concentrations of the substance of interest. Used to monitor overall measurement accuracy. Concentrations can vary (low, high, or both) depending on the analyte.
- Molar absorptivity: A constant value for a specific compound at a particular wavelength and a 1-cm path length, representing the absorbance of a 1 molar solution under controlled conditions (pH, temperature, solvent).
- Transmittance: The ratio of transmitted radiant energy to incident radiant energy.
- Absorbance: The negative logarithm of transmittance.
Quantitative Measurements
- Standardization: Crucial for accurate instrument readings.
- Maximum transmittance: Instrument adjustment to a 100% transmittance reading (or zero absorbance) using a blank sample.
- Zero transmittance: Instrument adjustment using a blank sample to yield a zero transmittance reading.
Methods for Calculations
- Comparative Methods:
- Ratio of known standard to unknown.
- Use of standard calibration curves.
- Absolute Methods:
- Use of known molar extinction coefficients.
Calibration Curve
- Creation: Constructing a graph plotting absorbance (Y-axis) against concentration (X-axis) using standard solutions of known concentration.
- Applications:
- Analytical concentration determination.
- Validating instrument function.
Assay Techniques in Clinical Chemistry
- End-point Assay: Reagent and sample are mixed, and absorbance is measured after a specified incubation period. The reaction is complete, and the absorbance is measured only at the end. Assumes a fixed reaction rate with different reaction types (enzymatic, binding). -Calculate by using either the absolute or competitive methods.
- Kinetic Assay: The amount of substrate consumption or product formation is measured over time;
- Fixed-time kinetic: Measurements taken at predetermined time intervals after a set incubation period.
- Continuous monitoring: Measurements are taken continuously over the entire reading period.
Additional Information
- End-Point Example: A specific instance or illustration of the end-point assay. (More detail would have been helpful in the presentation).
- Kinetic Examples: Examples of kinetic assays. (More detail would have been helpful in the presentation).
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