Ateneo - UPO

Generation and interpretation of data in laboratory medicine. Hematology. Hemostasis. Kidney function. Immunometry. Blood markers of necrosis, inflammation, tumors

M. La Posata, Medicina di Laboratorio. Piccin 2020

To provide a thorough knowledge of Laboratory Medicine, a science that studies the alterations of the organism in the disease state, usingchemical, physical, genetici and biological methods, obtaining, from patient biological samples, qualitative and quantitative data, whichprovide indispensable information for the clinician, not only for diagnostic purposes, but also for therapeutic, preventive, prognostic andrehabilitation purposes. Students will acquire autonomous judgement, ability to communicate using adequate terminology, and capacity of continuous updating

Good knowledge of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, General Pathology, Fisiopathology

Frontal teaching with slides. The slides are available, including slides with vocal comment. Interactivity is promoted by discussion of scientific articles and optional attendance at the analysis laboratory

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Written test (multiple choice questions). The examination assesses knowledge of the main principles and technical terminology of laboratory medicine

1. Reductionistic and holistic approach to laboratory medicine
2. Bayesian apprach and predictive powers (negative and positive)
3. Margin of error
4. Pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases, localization of laboratory errors
5.Quality controls
6. Blood analysis
7. Haemostasis
8. Flow cytometry
9. Necrosis biomarkers
10. Inflammation biomarkers
11. Neoplastic biomarkers
12. Genetic diagnosis
13. Omic diagnosis

Critical interpretation of laboratory data. Prescribing appropriateness of laboratory tests. Knowledge of diagnostic profiles, diagnostic protocols and diagnostic paths. Students must acquire autonomous judgement, ability to communicate using adequate terminology, and capacity of continuous updating