Statistics and Data Analysis Flashcards
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What is analytical biochemistry
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- The study of biochemical components found in a cell or other biological sample
- Use a broad range of techniques for separation, identification, quantification and functional characterisation of biological molecules
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What are the requirements for analytical testing
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- Screening (detection of disease)
- Diagnosis (Confirmation/rejection)
- Prognosis (Likely outcome of disease)
- Monitoring ( History / Response to treatment
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What are the commonly used techniques in analytical biochemistry ?
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- Chromatography
- Electrophoresis
- Spectroscopy
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What is Chromatography
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- Separates components of a mixture based on their chemical properties separates and identifies components of a complex mixture
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Examples of Chromatography
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- HPLC, GC, TLC
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What is Electrophoresis?
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- Separates charged molecules based on their size and charge
- Separates and identify proteins, DNA and RNA
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What is Spectroscopy?
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- Uses the interaction of light with matter to study the properties of biological molecules
- Used to study the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biological molecules
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What is clinical biochemistry ?
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- Generally concerned with the analysis of bodily fluids for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
- An applied form of biochemistry
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What is Clinical biochemistry also known as
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- Clinical chemistry, chemical pathology, or medical biochemistry
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Name some categories of test of Clinical Biochemistry
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- General or routine chemistry
- Special chemistry
- Clinical endocrinology
- Toxicology
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Urinalysis
- Faecal analysis
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What is near patient testing?
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- May also be called point-of-care testing
- Performed near or at the site of patient - the result may change care pathway for the patient
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What are the advantage patient testing
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- Generally faster than traditional lab testing
- May require smaller sample
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What is the disadvantage of patient testing
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- Maybe less accurate - clinical staff
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What are the applications of Near Patient Testing
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- Diagnosis of infectious diseases
- Monitoring of chronic diseases
- Detection of drug abuse
- Guide to other problems
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Name Near Patient testing devices
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- Blood glucose meters
-Pregnancy tests - Rapid strep test
- Covid test
