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535-0137-00L 1 Credits MSC , WBZ D-CHAB

Clinical Chemistry II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Martin Hersberger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:37

Abstract

Detailed knowledge on particular aspects of clinical chemistry and medical laboratory diagnostics concerning quality control, point-of-care analytics, analytics of kidney stones, tumor markers, diagnosis of HIV and hepatitis, pharmacogenetics, thyroid function, bone metabolism and laboratory diagnosis of hypertension.

Objective

Detailed knowledge on the implementation and interpretation of clinical laboratory diagnostic tests. Competence to interprete selected tests.

Content

Internal and external quality control, point-of-care analytics, analytics of kidney stones, use of tumor marker determinations, diagnosis of HIV and hepatitis, pharmacogenetics, thyroid function, bone metabolism and laboratory diagnosis of hypertension.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Documentation will be available before the lectures electronically.

Literature

- Jürgen Hallbach, Klinische Chemie und Hämatologie für den Einstieg, Thieme Verlag - Harald Renz, Praktische Labordiagnostik, de Gruyter Verlag - Walter Guder, Das Laborbuch für Klinik und Praxis, Elsevier Verlag - Lothar Thomas, Labor und Diagnose, TH Books - William Marshall, Clinical Chemistry, Mosby Ltd. - Alan H.B. Wu, Tietz, Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, Saunders

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Clinical Chemistry II No time listed 1 h weekly

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