76048 - Clinical Pathology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit students have the ability to understand blood coagulation mechanisms and related laboratory tests; they are able to correctly interpret blood, liver and urinary lab tests values.

Course contents

- Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of diabetes. Classification of diabetes; main pathophysiological features of diabetes; laboratory tests for the diagnosis and for the follow-up of diabetic patients.

- Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of coagulation disorders. The principal phases of the hemostatic process; laboratory tests for the evaluation of platelet function and coagulation cascade.

- Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of hepatic disorders. Serum enzymes indicative of cytolysis and cholestasis; albumin/globulin ratio; coagulation factors.

- Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of renal system disorders. Urine analysis: physical, chemical and microscopic examination.

- Other laboratory tests. complete blood count (CBC);VES; PCR; Serum proteins;

Readings/Bibliography

Suggested for consultation:

- Marcello Ciaccio e Giuseppe Lippi: Biochimica Clinica e Medicina di Laboratorio. Terza edizione, 2020 EdiSES Università S.r.l. - Napoli.

- Italo Antonozzi e Elio Gulletta: Medicina di Laboratorio: Logica & Patologia Clinica. Terza edizione, 2019 Piccin Nuova Libraria S.p.A. Padova.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons for 8 hours (1 CFU)

Assessment methods

Written Exam.

The exam will consist of open questions on the topics covered during the lectures. The test must be completed in 45 minutes.

All modules of the integrated course will contribute to the overall assessment and the final grade will correspond to the weighted average (based on CFU credits) of the marks obtained for each module of the Integrated Course. Cum laude may be awarded, upon proposal by at least one professor, only if the student has obtained the maximum grade (30/30) in all the modules included in the exam.

In the written exam, the student will answer questions on topics explained by the professor. The questions are designed to assess the depth of study, the ability to critically connect different areas of knowledge, and the achievement of an integrated understanding of the topics discussed during the lectures.

Final grade scale. Fail: inadequate preparation; serious and repeated conceptual errors. 18–19: basic understanding without major gaps; overall correct language. 20–24: solid knowledge of basic concepts with no significant gaps; correct language use. 25–29: good or very good preparation, or excellent preparation with minor inaccuracies in the exposition that prevent the award of the highest grade; good command of subject-specific terminology. 30–30L: comprehensive, consolidated preparation with no inaccuracies in the topics covered; optimal use of technical terminology and strong argumentative skills.

Students with learning disorders or with temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti ) as early as possible to define appropriate compensatory measures. The request must be submitted to the professor at least 15 days before the exam date, so that its coherence with the learning objectives can be assessed.

Teaching tools

The slides shown during the lessons are available at the Web site: https://virtuale.unibo.it/ Username e password are reserved to students of Bologna University.

Office hours

See the website of Carla Renata Arciola