BMED12-118: Laboratory Medicine

Description

This subject introduces students to the practical application of clinical laboratory medicine in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease. It is designed to complement students' study of subjects such as pathophysiology, microbiology, biochemistry and critical reasoning by applying this knowledge base to the investigation of disease. The content links the differential diagnosis of various common acute and chronic diseases including renal failure, hepatitis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, skin cancer, anaemia and urine tract infection, with the testing that is commonly used, and illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of laboratory testing. The concepts of biological and analytical variation as they apply to the determination of reference intervals and the interpretation of results are explored. The problems associated with population and case based screening, diagnostic sensitivity, and the principles of evidence based medicine are also discussed.

Subject details

Type:	Undergraduate Subject
Code:	BMED12-118
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:	September 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00 Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00 Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00

Learning outcomes

Define the general terminology used in laboratory medicine
Describe the basic concepts underlying the relation between normal physiology and pathological processes
Explain the basis of common tests used in laboratory medicine
Perform some common diagnostic tests and interpret the results
Describe how pathological injury is detected and disease is monitored using pathology tests
Evaluate the impact of pre-analytical and analytical error in laboratory tests
Outline contemporary issues in population screening.
Explain the significance of biological variation and its impact on the interpretation of pathology results

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent): BMED13-216: Immunology BMED12-120: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Restrictions:	This subject is not available to Study Abroad Students This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions:

This subject is not available to

Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

September 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024