Laboratory Testing in Clinical Research

 

Laboratory Testing in Clinical Research

Clinical Research Related Courses

In this course you get to understand the different laboratory test commonly used in clinical research. You will comprehend the reasons for laboratory testing, the outcome of such test and the relevance to the study result. Also the recognition of abnormalities related to body system is part of this training.

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Full description

This one day course will cover the laboratory tests commonly employed in clinical research and is divided into two sections: haematology and clinical chemistry.

Who should attend?

This course is specifically designed for nonmedically qualified scientists working in clinical research and regulatory affairs.
No previous knowledge of laboratory testing is required.

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  • Haematology: This section covers the tests routinely conducted as part of the full blood count. Using actual examples, we will look at normal values, commonly seen abnormalities and their clinical significance.
  • Clinical chemistry: This section will look at the commonly employed tests in a clinical chemistry screen, including urea and electrolytes, liver function tests, renal function tests and those investigations concerned with metabolism and endocrinology.
  • To understand the reason for tests employed in trials
  • To have a clearer understanding of the meanings of “normal” and “clinically significant” results
  • To know the principal tests for each organ system
  • To recognise patterns of abnormality suggestive of organ damage