- Docente: Monica Acquaviva
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MEDS-26/B
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biomedical Laboratory techniques (cod. 8484)
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from Oct 12, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will have acquired the essential knowledge regarding the issues, methodologies, and diagnostic significance of the biochemical parameters most relevant to the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Technician. The student will gain knowledge concerning appropriateness in laboratory medicine, precision medicine, and the various stages of the analytical process—including the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases—as well as an understanding of chemical, biological, and physical risks, and general concepts regarding laboratory tests and biomarkers.
Course contents
- General pre-analytical processes, with a specific focus on the Unified Laboratory of Pievesestina (Romagna Wide Area)
- Study of techniques: ECLIA, ELISA, photometry, nephelometry, turbidimetry, potentiometry
- Clinical significance of key analytes: tumor markers, lipid profile, electrolytes, drugs and pancreatic/hepatic/renal/thyroid function
- Quality control and adjustment in clinical biochemistry
Readings/Bibliography
- Interpretazione clinica degli esami di laboratorio di Laboratorio of Mariano Bizzarri
- Tecniche di biochimica clinica of Anna Valerio
Teaching methods
Interactive PowerPoint presentation, videos, and images.
Active interaction with students, including questions and guidance on reasoning processes to help memorize the various analytical techniques.
Regular reviews of previous lessons.
Recommendations for textbooks.
Assessment methods
Multiple-choice test:
- 3 answer options
- Only 1 correct answer
Teaching tools
InglesePowerPoint presentation, videos, images
Office hours
See the website of Monica Acquaviva