Chapter 1– Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of clinical chemistry
A
Measure body fluids and or tissues to FACILITATE DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES
2
Q
What happened in the 19th century:
SF, BP, CGS, U, CCT
A
- Composition of starch and fats discovered
- Proteins from blood are isolated and characterized
- Cholesterol present in gallstones
- Urine chemical makeup
- Clinical chemistry text first written in 1836
3
Q
Process of purification that excellently removes particulate matter, microorganisms and any pyrogens or endotoxins
A
Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration
4
Q
Removes trace organic material
A
Ultraviolet oxidation
5
Q
Diagnostic sensitivity formula
A
Number of diseased indiv with positive test/ total number of diseased indiv tested x 100
6
Q
Diagnostic specificity formula
A
Number of indiv without the disease with a negative test/ total number of indiv tested without the disease x 100
7
Q
Make serum appear milky
A
Chylomicrons
