Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have skills in the process of laboratory tests and biochemical methodology
- can perform laboratory tests using different methods
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part of the field.
- have fundamental insights in the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety, as well as sustainable development in the work.
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Biochemical tests using laboratory apparatus
Near patient tests

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance.

Materials

Laboratoriotutkimusten näytteenotto (2021), Friman, Tarja; Kuparinen, Marja; Lehto, Liisa & Liikanen Eeva)
Näytteenottajan käsikirja (2016, Matikainen, Anna-Mari; Miettinen Marja & Wasström, Kalle)
Klinisk kemi: Kortfattad analystolkning (2014), Lund-Egloff, D. & Löwbeer, C.
Klinisk kemi och klinisk fysiologi: Analyser och undersökningar (2014). Bjuväng, A., Kjellberg, M., Rehle, H., & Åkesson, U.
Jorfeldt, L., & Pahlm, O. (2011). EKG: Grunder, handledning vid tolkning och 101 kliniska fall. Studentlitteratur.
Lind, Y., & Lind, L. (2010). EKG-boken, bok med eLabb. Liber.

Teaching methods

Lectures, clinical practice in class / laboratory work, demonstrations, individual work, groupwork

Student workload

Analytical and examination methods
Performance of laboratory investigations and use of small and large instruments:
- ECG device and sample collection
- Urine microscopy, Urilux-S / Clinitek Advantus urine dipstick reader
- POC tests (Point-of-Care testing)
- Indiko – clinical chemistry analyzer
- Medikro – spirometry exercises
- CellDyn Emerald – automated cell counter
- Blood gas analyzer
- ACL – coagulation analyzer

Further information

Mandatory attendance.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Assessment methods and criteria

Practice in class: pass or fail
Practical exam, individual practice or movie making: pass or fail
Approved assignments: pass or fail

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis