Introduction to Pathology

Question 1

What is pathology

Answer 1

Pathology is the study of disease in the human body

Question 2

What is chemical pathology and the synonyms

Answer 2

Chemical pathology also called clinical chemistry and clinical biochemistry is the branch of pathology which uses chemical reactions in the laboratory to diagnose derangements in the metabolic processes of the human body

Question 3

In the chemical pathology lab most investigations are carried out on?

Answer 3

Plasma and urine

Question 4

What is the anticoagulant of choice

Answer 4

Lithium heparin

Question 5

Characteristics of result in the chemical laboratory

Answer 5

1) It must be accurate meaning as close to the actual value as possible
2) it must be precise meaning when repeated the same results must be gotten
3) The method must be specific meaning it must not analyze other constituents of the plasma
4) It must be sensitive meaning it must be capable of picking low levels of a substance which is being analyzed

Question 6

Turnaround time meaning

Answer 6

The time it takes for the result after request to get back to the requesting clinician

Question 7

What are stat tests

Answer 7

Tests required for quick decision making
The turnaround time for such tests should be as short as possible

Question 8

Routine tests meaning

Answer 8

Tests done within the days work
The usual turnaround time for routine test is about 8 hours

Question 9

Routine tests meaning

Answer 9

Tests done within the days work
The usual turnaround time for routine test is about 8 hours