TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Clinical Biochemistry A1 - Bender, David A. A1 - Murray, Robert K. A2 - Rodwell, Victor W. A2 - Bender, David A. A2 - Botham, Kathleen M. A2 - Kennelly, Peter J. A2 - Weil, P. Anthony PY - 2018 T2 - Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, 31e AB - OBJECTIVESAfter studying this chapter, you should be able to:Explain the importance of laboratory tests in clinical and veterinary medicine.Explain what is meant by the reference range for the results of a test.Explain the difference between the precision and accuracy of an assay method, and explain the sensitivity and specificity of an assay method.Explain what is meant by the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of a laboratory test.List techniques that are commonly used in a diagnostic lab carrying out biochemical tests and explain the principle of each method.Explain why high plasma concentrations of enzymes are considered to be indicators of tissue damage.Describe in outline the different requirements for measuring an enzyme in a plasma sample and using an enzyme to measure an analyte. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1160192860 ER -