Module 1: Complete Blood Count (CBC) InterpretationLearning Objectives- Understand the components of CBC and their physiological significance.
- Identify abnormal patterns and correlate them with clinical conditions.
- Develop diagnostic reasoning using CBC findings.
Topics Covered- Structure and parameters of CBC
- Hemoglobin (Hb), Hematocrit (Hct), RBC & indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC)
- WBC Count and Differential
- Platelet Count and MPV
- Interpretation of RBC abnormalities: Microcytic, normocytic, macrocytic anemias, hemolytic patterns
- WBC patterns: Neutrophilia, lymphocytosis, eosinophilia, leukemoid reaction vs leukemia
- Platelet disorders: Thrombocytopenia & thrombocytosis
- Case-based diagnostic exercises
| Module 2: Liver Function Tests (LFT) InterpretationLearning Objectives- Understand liver physiology and corresponding biochemical markers.
- Differentiate between hepatocellular injury, cholestasis, and synthetic dysfunction.
- Interpret LFT patterns in common diseases.
Topics Covered- ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin (total/direct), albumin, PT/INR
- Patterns of injury: Hepatocellular vs cholestatic vs mixed
- Clinical conditions: alcoholic liver disease, NAFLD/NASH, obstructive jaundice
- Case-based LFT interpretation
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Module 3: Endocrine Laboratory Profile InterpretationLearning Objectives- Understand hormonal regulation and feedback mechanisms.
- Analyze endocrine profiles with clinical correlation.
- Identify hormonal abnormalities indicating systemic disease.
Topics Covered- Thyroid profile: TSH, FT4, FT3, hypo- & hyperthyroidism
- Adrenal function: Cortisol, ACTH, DHEA-S
- Bone metabolism: Calcium, phosphate, PTH, vitamin D
- Case-based endocrine interpretation
| Module 4: Urine Analysis InterpretationLearning Objectives- Interpret urine physical, chemical, and microscopic findings.
- Correlate abnormalities with renal and systemic diseases.
Topics Covered- Physical exam: color, clarity, odor, specific gravity
- Chemical analysis: protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, nitrites, leukocyte esterase
- Microscopy: RBCs, WBCs, casts, crystals, organisms
- Patterns in UTI, nephritic/nephrotic syndromes, AKI, diabetes
- Case-based exercises
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Module 5: Laboratory Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction (MI)Learning Objectives- Understand cardiac biomarkers and their release patterns.
- Apply biomarkers to accurately diagnose acute MI.
Topics Covered- Troponin I/T, CK-MB, myoglobin
- Biomarker kinetics & diagnostic windows
- Criteria for MI diagnosis
- Differentiating MI from other causes of elevated troponin
- Case-based MI diagnosis
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