This course covers the basic principles and practice of clinical chemistry together with clinical laboratory instrumentation. It includes the topics of purine catabolism and excretion, specific protein markers, inherited metabolic disorders and newborn screening, chemical toxicology, trace and toxic elements, and therapeutic drug monitoring, etc. The course also includes some analytical techniques and topics in clinical laboratory instrumentation, such as osmometry, turbidimetry, electrophoresis, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, and immunoassay. It allows students to learn the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to carry out clinical studies in clinical laboratory.

Practical exam (Duration: 3 hours): 30% Written exam (Duration: 3 hours): 40% Examination total: 70% Minimum Passing Requirement: - Continuous assessment: 40%; and - Written examination: 40%; and - Practical examination: 40%.

Please note that attendance in all practical sessions is mandatory for the completion of the course. Practical sessions are an integral part of the curriculum, providing hands-on learning experiences and essential for medical laboratory science training. Failure to attend practical sessions (an unauthorized absence and/or lateness) may result in a deduction of marks or, in extreme cases, may lead to failure in the course.