Teaching code

4S011338

Teacher

Gian Luca Salvagno

Coordinator

Gian Luca Salvagno

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/12 - CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Period

1° semestre dal Oct 2, 2023 al Dec 22, 2023.

Erasmus students

Not available

Courses Single

Not Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

In this elective course the following will be taken into consideration: The role of Laboratory Medicine in the diagnostic process and monitoring of pathologies and drugs. Particular attention will be paid to the interpretation of laboratory tests that concern the diagnosis of the main onco-haematological pathologies and alteration of primary haemostasis. The appropriate methodology in the collection and processing phase of biological samples; The pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical variables that can influence the reliability of laboratory results.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Knowledge of Physiology, Anatomy, Pathophysiology and general pathology.

Program

-At the end of the course the student: 1) Will know the assumptions and general criteria for interpreting laboratory tests based on the concepts of normality, reference intervals, intra- and inter-individual analytical and biological variability. They will be able to interpret the diagnostic value of laboratory tests, in terms of specificity, sensitivity, positive and negative predictive value. 2) Will know the fundamental principles of laboratory methodologies in the pre-analytical phase (collection, treatment and conservation of samples), in the analytical phase (fundamental principles and implementation of the most important laboratory techniques), and in the post-analytical phase (collection, data processing and reporting; interpretations of results, quality control). 3) He will know the pathophysiological meaning underlying the alterations of laboratory indices and will be able to integrate these alterations with the signs and symptoms clinically detected by the anamnesis and physical examination to arrive at a diagnostic interpretation of the most important clinical syndromes. 4) Based on the pathophysiological and clinical significance of the laboratory tests, they will be able to recognize the reasons for the examination requests, the operational logic and the semiological value of the individual tests in a typical clinical case series.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Classroom lessons. Exercises in the analysis laboratory. At the Analysis Laboratory, common analysis techniques will be examined: 1) Management of the pre-analytical phase of biological samples 2) Evaluations of spectrophotometric, chromatographic, flow cytometric, mass spectrometric analysis techniques, preparation of slides and practical medical tests laboratory.

Learning assessment procedures

First lesson Thursday 12 October 2023 at 5.30 pm. Analysis Laboratory room, Borgo Roma Polyclinic Hospital.

Evaluation criteria

Suitability based on frequency of activities

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Not applicable

Exam language

Non applicabile