39287 - Clinical Biochemistry Techniques (CE)

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biomedical Laboratory techniques (cod. 8484)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has the essential notions for a more in-depth knowledge of the methodologies and the diagnostic significance of the biochemical parameters of greater importance for the conscientious completion of the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Technician.

Course contents

Overview of Pievesestina Laboratories
Computer system
Immunometry
ECLIA (Electrochemiluminescence)
ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Mass spectrometry
Photometry
Turbidimetry
Nephelometry
Potentiometry
Meaning of main biochemical parameters: lipid profile, thyroid profile, pancreatic and hepatic enzymes, major tumor markers
Checks and calibrations

Readings/Bibliography

  1. DIAGNOSTICA E TECNICHE DI LABORATORIO by F. Pasquinelli

    Ed. Rossini

  2. MEDICINA DI LABORATORIO by Zatti-Goglio-Grigis-Guidi-Lechi Santonastaso- Lippi-Manzato-Marchiaro-Spandrio

    Ed. Idelson-Gnocchi

  3. MEDICINA DI LABORATORIO by Lucia Sacchetti-Barbioli-Filadoro-Franzini-Salvatore

    Ed. UTET

  4. MEDICINA DI LABORATORIO by Giorgio Federici-Barbetti-Bernardini-Bertoli-Cipriani-Cortese-Dessì-Fusco-Ialong-Massoud-Milani-Porzio   Ed. McGrowHill

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons
Interaction with students

Methodical reviews

Assessment methods

Written test consisting of 11 multiple choice questions.


For each question, 3 possible answers, only 1 correct

Teaching tools

Presentations with Power Point

Office hours

See the website of Monica Acquaviva