DX 624 - Laboratory Diagnosis

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisites: DX 611, DX 611L, PH 612, PA 611
This course focuses on the principle laboratory tests used to evaluate and diagnose various pathological conditions. The student will learn the selection of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures which correspond to the patient’s history and complaint. The student will also expand upon their knowledge base from previous courses in physiology and biochemistry in learning about and understanding the rationale behind common laboratory procedures, including serum chemistries, CBC, and urine studies. An introduction to various functional and metabolic studies will also be presented.