TL22B555G - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY TECHNIQUES

courses
ID:
TL22B555G
Duration (hours):
30
CFU:
3
SSD:
SCIENZE TECNICHE DI MEDICINA DI LABORATORIO
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (03/03/2026 - 30/05/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Understand and apply the fundamental principles of major laboratory diagnostic techniques.
• Identify quality management methods in clinical laboratories, including control and data validation strategies.

Course Prerequisites


- Meet the prerequisites established by the Study Program.
- A foundational understanding of biochemistry, molecular biology, and human physiology is required.

Teaching Methods


- Lectures.

Assessment Methods


Learning will be assessed through an oral exam graded on a scale of thirty points. The exam will cover topics discussed in class.

Texts


The recommended study texts for further insights are:
• M. Ciaccio, G. Lippi, "Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine" (EdiSES)
• Mary Louise Turgeon, "Laboratory Medicine: Tests - When, How, and Why" (Edra)

Contents


The course provides an overview of methodologies used in clinical pathology laboratories, with a focus on key technical aspects. Topics include:​​​​​​​
- Organizational structure and workflow management of a clinical pathology laboratory.
- The analytical cycle: pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, with an emphasis on quality control.
- The impact of analytical and biological variability on diagnostic results and strategies to reduce errors.
- Procedures for collecting, transporting, and storing biological samples.
- Techniques for separation and analysis, including electrophoresis, chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
- Immunochemical methods such as immunoenzymatic and chemiluminescent techniques.
- Principles and data interpretation in hemocytometric analysis and cell counts.
- Standard examinations of urine and endocavitary effusions.

Course Language


Italian

More information


The Professor is available for student meetings daily by appointment, which can be requested via email at rossano.lattanzio@unich.it.

Degrees

Degrees

BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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