4.00 Credits
This course covers the theory and practice of clinical chemistry, emphasizing endocrinology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology. Additional topics include vitamin analysis, tumor markers, pancreatic and gastrointestinal function, hemoglobin and myoglobin analysis, porphyrins and porphyrias, quality control and laboratory instrumentation. Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technician program Instructor permission