1. Introduction to chempath lab.pptxokay

1. Introduction to chempath lab.pptx

1. Chemical Pathology- meaning and purpose, Overview of biochemical investigations By Dr . I.D Nnakenyi Consultant Chemical Pathologist UNEC 1

2. Introduction Synonyms: Chemical Pathology Clinical Chemistry Clinical Biochemistry 2

3. Meaning of Chemical Pathology Definition- The study of chemicals in the body and body fluids to make diagnoses of disease conditions . Body fluids include: blood, urine, saliva, sweat, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, semen, etc. 3

4. Uses of Biochemical tests Screening for disease Aiding diagnosis Assessing prognosis Monitoring treatment Detecting recurrence Research on biochemical basis of disease Research on clinical trial of drugs 4

5. Biochemical test repertoire Very large list of tests Emergency tests: E/U/C, blood gases, glucose Core biochemistry: liver function tests , lipid profile Specialized tests: hormones, trace elements, drugs, dynamic function tests, electrophoresis There are over 400 different tests which are performed in the Chemical Pathology lab 5

6. Laboratory personnel Consultant Chemical Pathologist Resident doctors Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Attendants Cleaners 6