Clinical biochem lab Flashcards
1
Q
What is clinical biochemistry?
A
The study of chemical and biochemical mechanisms of the body in relation to disease
2
Q
What are the 3 main examples of samples for biochemistry?
A
Serum
Plasma
Urine
3
Q
What are examples of internal quality controls?
A
Daily monitoring
Westgard rules
4
Q
What are examples of external quality controls?
A
Peer comparison
Statistical measures - deviation index
5
Q
What is the specificity of a test?
A
Whether the test provides a negative result in the absence of disease
6
Q
What is the sensitivity of a test?
A
How effective is the test at detecting disease
