MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry
- Dates: June 1 – August 9, 2026
- Length of Course: 10 Weeks
- Classroom Hours: 48 (approximate)
- Laboratory Hours: 64 (approximate)
An introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed on Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique, chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Exhibit a knowledge of body chemistry levels under healthy or abnormal conditions.
- Properly evaluate the suitability of clinical chemistry specimens.
- Properly prepare chemistry specimens for analysis.
- Explain and perform procedures routinely found in a clinical chemistry laboratory, including electrolytes, acid-base balance, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and liver, kidney, and endocrine functions.
- Evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate test results with patient condition(s).
- Accurately record and report results, indicating normal and abnormal values.
- Evaluate quality control results and note trends, shifts and invalid results.
- Demonstrate speed and accuracy in the analysis of chemistry specimens for the following types of procedures utilizing only necessary supplies and within a predetermined, reasonable amount of time:
- weights and measures
- reagent preparation and use
- color spectrophotometric
- coulometric titration
- enzymatic
- electrophoretic
- other test procedures as available
- Explain the principles of the above procedures and describe the clinical importance of abnormal results.
- Discuss recent trends in clinical chemistry.
Please print the MLAB 2401 Syllabus and bring it to class.
Bishop, Michael L., Fody, Edward P., and Schoeff, Larry, Clinical Chemistry, Ninth Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, ISBN 978-1-284-23886-0
Quiz 1
(Remote)
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Covers: Quality Control & Statistics, Lab Safety & RegulationsLabs: QC, Safety | Opens: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 7 a.m. | Closes: Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. |
Exam 1
(On campus) |
Covers: Basic Principles & Practice, Electrochemistry, Electrolytes, Mineral & Bone, Carbohydrates, and Trace ElementsLabs: Micropipet/pipetting, Osmometry, Minerals, Automation, and Spectrophotometry | EVC: Monday, June 22, 20268:30 – 9:45 amRoom 9209 | RRC: Monday, June 22, 20263:30- 4:45 pmRoom 3121 |
Exam 2
(On campus) |
Covers: Proteins & Amino Acids, and EndocrinologyLabs: Electrophoresis | EVC: Monday, June 29, 20268:30 – 9:45 amRoom 9209 | RRC: Monday, June 29, 20263:30- 4:45 pmRoom 3121 |
Exam 3
(On campus) |
Covers: pH and Acid/Base Imbalance, Hemoglobin Production Disorders, Renal Function, and Tumor Markers Labs: Point of Care, and Designs in Automation | EVC: Monday, July 13, 20268:30 – 10:00 amRoom 9209 | RRC: Monday, July 13, 20263:30- 5:00 pmRoom 3121 |
Exam 4
(Remote) |
Covers: Enzymes, Liver, TDM, Toxicology, Lipids, and Cardiac FunctionLabs: Lipids, Liver, and Toxicology | Opens: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 7 a.m. | Closes: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. |
Comprehensive Final Exam – Monday, August 3, 2026
EVC Room 9209 8:30- 10:30 am.
RRC Room 3121.00 3:30-5:30 pm.
- Please note- do NOT print directly from the pDFs. Make sure to download the document first, then print.
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