Biomedical Science(Degree) · Fourth Year · BIO402
Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical Biochemistry examines the chemical processes within the human body and their relevance to disease diagnosis and monitoring. This course is central to biomedical science exam preparation, as it covers laboratory tests commonly used in clinical settings across Zambia. Students learn to interpret biochemical results …
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Clinical Biochemistry examines the chemical processes within the human body and their relevance to disease diagnosis and monitoring. This course is central to biomedical science exam preparation, as it covers laboratory tests commonly used in clinical settings across Zambia. Students learn to interpret biochemical results related to organ function, metabolism, and disease progression. The course supports career paths in diagnostic laboratories, research institutions, and healthcare facilities. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical relevance, learners gain skills that enhance analytical thinking, laboratory competence, and professional readiness in biomedical and clinical science fields.
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Topic 82
Cardiac Biomarkers
Covers troponins (I and T), CK-MB, and BNP/NT-proBNP. Discusses kinetics, specificity for myocardial injury, and use in heart failure diagnosis. Critical for Zambian cardiology and emergency medicine students.
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Topic 83
Renal Function Tests and Clearance
Covers creatinine, urea, eGFR, creatinine clearance, and cystatin C. Discusses assessment of glomerular filtration rate and tubular function. Essential for Zambian nephrology and internal medicine students.
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Topic 84
Proteinuria and Glomerular Disease
Covers detection methods (dipstick, urine protein:creatinine ratio), types (glomerular, tubular, overflow), and nephrotic/nephritic syndromes. Important for Zambian nephrology and laboratory medicine students.
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Topic 85
Electrolyte Disorders: Sodium and Potassium
Covers hyponatremia/hypernatremia and hypokalemia/hyperkalemia: causes, diagnostic approach, and management principles. Essential for Zambian medical and critical care students.
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Topic 86
Hemoglobin and Iron Metabolism
Covers hemoglobin synthesis, iron absorption/transport/storage, ferritin, transferrin, TIBC. Discusses iron deficiency and overload disorders. Critical for Zambian hematology and laboratory medicine students.
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Topic 87
Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemias
Covers sickle cell disease, hemoglobin C, E, and thalassemias (alpha and beta). Discusses genetics, pathophysiology, and laboratory diagnosis. Important for Zambian genetics and hematology students.