Introductory course into the theoretical principles and procedures of clinical chemistry and those applications relevant to the clinical laboratory. Clinical correlations including quality control testing are included in both lecture and laboratory. Emphasis is on student performance of clinical chemistry procedures used in diagnosis of human disease, disease processes, laboratory safety, instrumentation, and clinical data evaluation. This course provides essential overview information, as well as, the opportunity for developing technical competencies needed for clinical rotation and for those entering the medical laboratory profession. PREREQUISITES: Grade of C in CHM 1130 General Chemistry I, and CHM 1132 General Chemistry II.

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