Semester
IV
9 courses · 25 credits
Clinical Haematology-II
Anemia of chronic disease, Sideroblastic, Aplastic, Thalassemia; Hb electrophoresis; Bone marrow examination; ABO/Rh blood grouping; Blood collection, additive systems; Leukemia & cytochemistry; Platelet disorders, Hemophilia, Von-Willebrand; LE cell, blood parasites (malaria, filaria)
Systemic Pathology (Histotechniques-II)
Carbohydrate staining (PAS, Alcian Blue); Connective tissue staining (Trichrome, van Gieson, PTAH); AFB & fungal demonstration; Nucleic acid staining; Bone marrow processing; Neuropathology techniques; Museum techniques; Electron & fluorescence microscopy; Immunohistochemistry; Quality control in histopathology
Clinical Biochemistry
Liver function tests (bilirubin, bile pigments, SGPT/ALT, SGOT/AST, ALP, GGT, viral hepatitis); Renal function tests (GFR, urea, creatinine, uric acid, electrolytes, renal calculi); Cardiac function tests (MI, CHD, biochemical markers); Gastric function tests; Tumor markers; Acid-base balance, ABG analysis
Molecular Biology
Gene organization (split genes, introns/exons); DNA replication enzymes, mutation, repair, inhibitors; Transcription (prokaryotes/eukaryotes, promoters, RNA polymerase, post-transcriptional modifications); Genetic code, translation, post-translational modifications; Gene expression regulation (Lac operon, eukaryotic regulation)
Principles of Laboratory Management
GLP basics, accreditation (NABL, CAP), ethical principles; Lab safety (HIV, Hepatitis B/C, TB, biosafety levels); Sample analysis, result reporting, reference ranges; Quality management system, quality assurance, QC, inventory control; Audit in medical lab
Clinical Haematology-II Lab
Platelet count (manual/automated); GBP; Bone marrow staining (Romanowsky, Prussian Blue); Leukemia slides; LAP scoring; Total platelet count; Thrombin time; D-dimer; Fibrinogen assay; Hemoparasites (malaria/filaria); Hb electrophoresis
Molecular Biology Lab (Histotechniques-II Lab)
Tissue grossing & manual processing; Paraffin section cutting; H&E staining; PAS staining; AFB staining
Clinical Biochemistry Lab
Total/direct/indirect bilirubin; SGOT/SGPT; ALP; Total & free acidity; CPK; CK-MB; Serum sodium; Serum potassium; Uric acid; Phosphorus
Clinical Posting (Sem IV)
Hospital pathology lab rotation; Patient handling; Blood/urine/sputum/stool/body fluids collection; Sample ID (CR number, lab number); Sample transfer; Performing tests in different labs; Logbook maintenance