Chapter 1– Introduction

Question 1

What is the purpose of clinical chemistry

Answer 1

Measure body fluids and or tissues to FACILITATE DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES

Question 2

What happened in the 19th century:
SF, BP, CGS, U, CCT

Answer 2

1. Composition of starch and fats discovered
2. Proteins from blood are isolated and characterized
3. Cholesterol present in gallstones
4. Urine chemical makeup
5. Clinical chemistry text first written in 1836

Question 3

Process of purification that excellently removes particulate matter, microorganisms and any pyrogens or endotoxins

Answer 3

Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration

Question 4

Removes trace organic material

Answer 4

Ultraviolet oxidation

Question 5

Diagnostic sensitivity formula

Answer 5

Number of diseased indiv with positive test/ total number of diseased indiv tested x 100

Question 6

Diagnostic specificity formula

Answer 6

Number of indiv without the disease with a negative test/ total number of indiv tested without the disease x 100

Question 7

Make serum appear milky

Answer 7

Chylomicrons