Course: Clinical Biochemistry

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Course title Clinical Biochemistry
Course code KBBV/C631
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kanďár Roman, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Žáková Pavla, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Clinical biochemistry as an interdisciplinary field (definition of the field, history, position among other disciplines; safety in department of Clinical biochemistry), workflow of analyzes, biological materials. Biological material collection Preanalytical effects during sample preparation, spectrum of biochemical analyzes, expressing results, possibilities of influencing analyzes (extra-, intra-laboratory), assessment of results, reference values, quality control (EQC, IQC). Good laboratory practice (GLP). Overview of methods used in clinical biochemistry, principles, applications. ISE, flame photometry, AAS, chromatographic methods. Basic classification and overview, principles and use of immunochemical methods. Internal environment. Water, ions, osmolality. Acid-base balance. Trace elements, theoretical introduction, main analytes of interest, clinical importance. Amino acids. Proteins, theoretical introduction (importance of plasma proteins), main proteins of interest, clinical importance (interpretation), acute phase reactants. Nitrogen metabolism. Non-protein nitrogen compounds, overview and importance, main analytes of interest, clinical significance, interpretation, creatinine and kidney function tests. Functional and stress tests. Functional tests of kidney, liver parenchyma, gastrointestinal tract, OGTT, endocrine gland function. Enzymes, theoretical introduction, general principles of clinical enzymology, main enzymes studied, clinical significance, interpretation, diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. Oxidative stress, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, antioxidants. Vitamins. Main analytes of interest. Clinical significance. Carbohydrates. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Lipids, theoretical introduction (apoproteins, lipoproteins), main analytes of interest, clinical significance (interpretation), atherosclerosis, independent risk factors of atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia - basic classification. Tumor markers. Neoplasm-formation process, tumor marker definition, main analytes of interest, clinical significance (interpretation). Liquorology Blood dyes, main parameters, clinical significance, biochemical findings in individual types of icterus. Concrements. Hormones, theoretical introduction (classification by structure, effects, secretion control, feedback), main analytes of interest, interpretation, clinical significance. Basic urinalysis (chemical, sediment), theoretical introduction, main parameters, clinical significance, proteinuria - basic types. Bone metabolism (bone structure and metabolism), osteoporosis. Main analytes of interest, clinical significance. Therapeutic drug monitoring, practical view.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The general aim of this subject is to evoke a complex image about modern diagnostic advances in laboratories of clinical biochemistry.
After completing the course, the student is able to orientate himself in the field of clinical biochemistry and diagnostics.
Prerequisites
Not specified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

The exam is oral. The basic form of the exam is a discussion on selected topics. The degree of acquired knowledge and application skills are verified.
Recommended literature
  • Doležalová, V. a kol. Laboratorní technika v klinické biochemii a toxikologii, Institut pro další vzdělávání pracovníků ve zdravotnictví; BRNO, 1995.
  • Doležalová, V. a kol. Principy biochemických vyšetřovacích metod I, II, Institut pro další vzdělávání pracovníků ve zdravotnictví; BRNO, 1995.
  • Dršata, J., Palička, V. Úvod do klinické biochemie, skripta, FaF UK Hradec Králové, 1989.
  • Masopust, J. Klinická biochemie I, II, (požadování a hodnocení biochemických vyšetření), Karolinum, 1998.
  • Racek, J. a kol. Klinická biochemie, Galén, Karolinum, 1999.


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