Study Guide

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)

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Assessment scale

0-5