MLS - 509 Advanced Clinical Chemistry III

This course consists of a review of clinical chemistry concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical chemistry, including biochemistry, analysis and application of clinically significant chemical substances. Third in a series of three courses. Theory of chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Covers therapeutic drug analysis, trace metals, endocrinology, vitamins, toxicology, fetal/maternal testing and current trends. Includes correlation of data for selected disease states. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)