A study of systematic chemical pathology, including the major organ systems, their diseases and biochemical abnormalities, metabolic diseases, and the molecular basis of inherited diseases including basic analytical techniques, instrumentation and data-processing.
A study of chemical pathology, including the major organ systems and biochemical features of metabolic and genetic disease.
Practical laboratory sessions include manual and automated analytical techniques, and laboratory instrumentation.
| Paper title | Diagnostic Chemical Pathology |
|---|---|
| Paper code | MELS301 |
| Subject | Medical Laboratory Science |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,199.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BMLSc
- Eligibility
Students must have passed all second-year Medical Laboratory Science papers
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Paper Convenor: Cat Ronayne
- Paper Structure
- The paper covers the following key modules:
- Proteins
- Laboratory practice
- Enzymes
- Liver function
- Electrolytes, water and gases
- Diabetes
- Calcium
- Lipids and lipoproteins
- Thyroid and adrenal cortex
- Endocrine B
- Therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology
- Genetics
- Textbooks
Recommended:
Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 8e. Rifai et al. (7e and 6e are also suitable)
ISBN-13: 978-0323530446
ISBN-10: 0323530443- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking,
Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will develop:
- A good understanding of the fundamental theoretical concepts of chemical pathology and how these relate to the biochemical abnormalities observed in disease
- A good understanding of the various laboratory techniques used during the analysis of clinical specimens and their limitations
- A good understanding of quality assurance and how this relates to the chemical pathology laboratory
- The ability to interpret data from laboratory investigations and integrate these with relevant clinical information and pathophysiology
- An understanding of professionalism and ethical practice
