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Special Tests in Clinical ChemistryLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: 7B00EG25

Credits

3 op

Objectives

The student is able to
- know the pre-analytical requirements and test indications for hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests and drug and narcotic tests
- explain the principles of the analytical methods used
- know the medical background and clinical relevance of the tests
- evaluate the reliability of laboratory results and analytical processes through EQA
- use professional literature and international articles
- work professionally in teams and produce professional information

Content

Hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests, drug and narcotic tests, and their medical indications.
Sample quality assessment, preanalytics and sources of error.
Analytical methods and quality assessment.
Using research data.
Teamwork.

Prerequisites

Participation in the course requires the completion of the following courses: Examining Enzymes, Lipids and Carbohydrate Metabolism 7B00EG22, Electrolytes, Blood Gases, Proteins and Waste Products 7B00EG23 and Cells and Particles of Urine, Body Fluid Analyses 7B00EG24.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the main issues and identifies the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. Students need significant guidance and support in their assignments. The student needs support for the evaluation and interpretation of the quality monitoring results. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the main issues and can explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student can apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the main issues and can analyse preanalytical and analytical error factors related to tests. The student can evaluate and apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read and analyse the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

-

Further information

The course includes independent study, group work and seminar. At the end of the course there is an applied final exam.

Enrolment period

02.07.2024 - 13.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Anna Tiainen
  • Otto Mäkelä
Person in charge

Aino Pohja

Groups
  • 22BA

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the pre-analytical requirements and test indications for hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests and drug and narcotic tests
- explain the principles of the analytical methods used
- know the medical background and clinical relevance of the tests
- evaluate the reliability of laboratory results and analytical processes through EQA
- use professional literature and international articles
- work professionally in teams and produce professional information

Content (course unit)

Hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests, drug and narcotic tests, and their medical indications.
Sample quality assessment, preanalytics and sources of error.
Analytical methods and quality assessment.
Using research data.
Teamwork.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the course requires the completion of the following courses: Examining Enzymes, Lipids and Carbohydrate Metabolism 7B00EG22, Electrolytes, Blood Gases, Proteins and Waste Products 7B00EG23 and Cells and Particles of Urine, Body Fluid Analyses 7B00EG24.

Further information (course unit)

The course includes independent study, group work and seminar. At the end of the course there is an applied final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and identifies the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. Students need significant guidance and support in their assignments. The student needs support for the evaluation and interpretation of the quality monitoring results. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student can apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can analyse preanalytical and analytical error factors related to tests. The student can evaluate and apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read and analyse the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.07.2024 - 13.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Anna Tiainen
  • Otto Mäkelä
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Groups
  • 22BAJ

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the pre-analytical requirements and test indications for hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests and drug and narcotic tests
- explain the principles of the analytical methods used
- know the medical background and clinical relevance of the tests
- evaluate the reliability of laboratory results and analytical processes through EQA
- use professional literature and international articles
- work professionally in teams and produce professional information

Content (course unit)

Hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests, drug and narcotic tests, and their medical indications.
Sample quality assessment, preanalytics and sources of error.
Analytical methods and quality assessment.
Using research data.
Teamwork.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the course requires the completion of the following courses: Examining Enzymes, Lipids and Carbohydrate Metabolism 7B00EG22, Electrolytes, Blood Gases, Proteins and Waste Products 7B00EG23 and Cells and Particles of Urine, Body Fluid Analyses 7B00EG24.

Further information (course unit)

The course includes independent study, group work and seminar. At the end of the course there is an applied final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and identifies the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. Students need significant guidance and support in their assignments. The student needs support for the evaluation and interpretation of the quality monitoring results. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student can apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can analyse preanalytical and analytical error factors related to tests. The student can evaluate and apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read and analyse the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

07.08.2023 - 10.11.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Anna Tiainen
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 21BA
Small groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2
  • Small group 3
  • Small group 4

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the pre-analytical requirements and test indications for hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests and drug and narcotic tests
- explain the principles of the analytical methods used
- know the medical background and clinical relevance of the tests
- evaluate the reliability of laboratory results and analytical processes through EQA
- use professional literature and international articles
- work professionally in teams and produce professional information

Content (course unit)

Hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests, drug and narcotic tests, and their medical indications.
Sample quality assessment, preanalytics and sources of error.
Analytical methods and quality assessment.
Using research data.
Teamwork.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the course requires the completion of the following courses: Examining Enzymes, Lipids and Carbohydrate Metabolism 7B00EG22, Electrolytes, Blood Gases, Proteins and Waste Products 7B00EG23 and Cells and Particles of Urine, Body Fluid Analyses 7B00EG24.

Further information (course unit)

The course includes independent study, group work and seminar. At the end of the course there is an applied final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and identifies the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. Students need significant guidance and support in their assignments. The student needs support for the evaluation and interpretation of the quality monitoring results. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student can apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can analyse preanalytical and analytical error factors related to tests. The student can evaluate and apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read and analyse the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

19.05.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Marika Toivonen
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Groups
  • 21BASJ

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the pre-analytical requirements and test indications for hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests and drug and narcotic tests
- explain the principles of the analytical methods used
- know the medical background and clinical relevance of the tests
- evaluate the reliability of laboratory results and analytical processes through EQA
- use professional literature and international articles
- work professionally in teams and produce professional information

Content (course unit)

Hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests, drug and narcotic tests, and their medical indications.
Sample quality assessment, preanalytics and sources of error.
Analytical methods and quality assessment.
Using research data.
Teamwork.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the course requires the completion of the following courses: Examining Enzymes, Lipids and Carbohydrate Metabolism 7B00EG22, Electrolytes, Blood Gases, Proteins and Waste Products 7B00EG23 and Cells and Particles of Urine, Body Fluid Analyses 7B00EG24.

Further information (course unit)

The course includes independent study, group work and seminar. At the end of the course there is an applied final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and identifies the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. Students need significant guidance and support in their assignments. The student needs support for the evaluation and interpretation of the quality monitoring results. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student can apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can analyse preanalytical and analytical error factors related to tests. The student can evaluate and apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read and analyse the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

28.11.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 30.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Anna Tiainen
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 20BA
Small groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2
  • Small group 3
  • Small group 4

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the pre-analytical requirements and test indications for hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests and drug and narcotic tests
- explain the principles of the analytical methods used
- know the medical background and clinical relevance of the tests
- evaluate the reliability of laboratory results and analytical processes through EQA
- use professional literature and international articles
- work professionally in teams and produce professional information

Content (course unit)

Hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests, drug and narcotic tests, and their medical indications.
Sample quality assessment, preanalytics and sources of error.
Analytical methods and quality assessment.
Using research data.
Teamwork.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the course requires the completion of the following courses: Examining Enzymes, Lipids and Carbohydrate Metabolism 7B00EG22, Electrolytes, Blood Gases, Proteins and Waste Products 7B00EG23 and Cells and Particles of Urine, Body Fluid Analyses 7B00EG24.

Further information (course unit)

The course includes independent study, group work and seminar. At the end of the course there is an applied final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and identifies the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. Students need significant guidance and support in their assignments. The student needs support for the evaluation and interpretation of the quality monitoring results. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student can apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can analyse preanalytical and analytical error factors related to tests. The student can evaluate and apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read and analyse the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

24.01.2022 - 01.04.2022

Timing

01.04.2022 - 31.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Kaisa Rajakylä
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups
  • I (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • II (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • III (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 19BA
Small groups
  • I
  • II
  • III

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the pre-analytical requirements and test indications for hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests and drug and narcotic tests
- explain the principles of the analytical methods used
- know the medical background and clinical relevance of the tests
- evaluate the reliability of laboratory results and analytical processes through EQA
- use professional literature and international articles
- work professionally in teams and produce professional information

Content (course unit)

Hormone tests, tumour marker tests, the most common vitamin and trace element tests, drug and narcotic tests, and their medical indications.
Sample quality assessment, preanalytics and sources of error.
Analytical methods and quality assessment.
Using research data.
Teamwork.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the course requires the completion of the following courses: Examining Enzymes, Lipids and Carbohydrate Metabolism 7B00EG22, Electrolytes, Blood Gases, Proteins and Waste Products 7B00EG23 and Cells and Particles of Urine, Body Fluid Analyses 7B00EG24.

Further information (course unit)

The course includes independent study, group work and seminar. At the end of the course there is an applied final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and identifies the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. Students need significant guidance and support in their assignments. The student needs support for the evaluation and interpretation of the quality monitoring results. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student can apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the main issues and can analyse preanalytical and analytical error factors related to tests. The student can evaluate and apply the research data and justify his/her views.
The student can read and analyse the quality control results and explain them with justification. The student looks at things from a broader perspective and is active as a member of the group.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5