Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the main points of laboratory diagnostics, test indications and clinical significance of enzyme, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism tests
- explain the preanalytical requirements and interference factors of the analytes
- evaluate the reliability of the laboratory results and apply quality control in his/her work
- use laboratory information system for patient results
- explain the operating principles of basic analysers and the analytical methods of the tests
- apply the learned theoretical knowledge to assess the validity of the sample and the test results
- perform analyses under supervision and pay attention to occupational safety and ergonomics in his/her work
- work in a small group and take responsibility for his/her own work and that of the group

Content (course unit)

Quality management for clinical chemistry analysers and point-of-care devices
Use and maintenance of the teaching laboratory analysers
Basic's of the Laboratory Information System
Handling of reagents, calibration and control of test methods and acceptance criteria Preanalytics and evaluation of the validity of samples
The most important tests of enzymes, lipid metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism and their analysis and clinical significance
Evaluating the reliability of test results and decision-making
Working in the clinical laboratory

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the study module requires that the student has completed acceptably the following study modules of the first year: 7B00EG12 Practical Course of General Laboratory Practice and the Analysis techniques part of 7B00EG13 Analysis Techniques, Basics of Automation and Sample Logistics.

Further information (course unit)

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

The student knows the key issues and can identify the most common pre-analytical and analytical error factors. The student needs significant guidance and support at different stages of the analysis process. The student performs the supervised work, needs support to evaluate and interpret the results. The student works in the teaching laboratory, taking into account occupational safety issues and follows the given work instructions. Students look at things from their own perspective, but work with the group.

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

The student knows the key issues and can analyse things in relation to each other. The student is able to explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors and apply the knowledge to practice.
The student performs the steps of the analysis process with instructions, relying on other students and on the teacher, if necessary. The student is able to interpret the results and evaluate the reliability of the results. The student works in the teaching laboratory, taking into account occupational safety issues and follows the given work instructions. Students examine and evaluate their work from their own and the group's point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands the contexts, can apply the theory to practice and justify his/her decisions. The student is able to explain the pre-analytical and analytical error factors of different studies. The student performs mostly in a self-directed way at different stages of the analysis process. The student works in the teaching laboratory, taking into account safety issues, following the given work instructions and is able to justify his / her own activities. Students examine and evaluate their work analytically from their own and the group's point of view.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

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Assessment scale

0-5