Medicine sciences laboratory

Module Clinical pathology

The course develops skills in the Clinical Pathology aiming to teach the student to apply, evaluate and interpret the laboratory tests used to study of the main diseases of the blood, alterations of the coagulative-fibrinolytic system, changes in liver and kidney function, some endocrinopathies, dyslipidemia, myocardial infarction, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

The lessons are held in the classroom with the help of PDF presentations made available to students on the Studium portal. The presentations do not replace the reference texts, but serve as educational support for the program carried out. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

 

Knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, physiology and human pathophysiology.

Laboratory analysis: definition, typology

Collection and conservation of biological samples

Preanalytical, analytical and biological variability

Complete blood count test

Plasma proteins and electrophoresis

Hemostasis test

Blood groups and compatibility testing

Urine analysis and functional kidney test

The functional liver and  viral hepatitis tests

Diabetes: diagnosis and follow up test

Autoimmune disease test

Oral examination. Verification of learning can also be carried out electronically, should the conditions require it.