Clinical Chemistry 3: An Introduction

Similar to movies and bestseller books, Clinical Chemistry is a TRILOGY subject. CC 01 is all about Routine Clinical Chemistry; CC 02 is about Special Chemistry; and lastly, CC 03 is about Endocrinology, Toxicology and Drug Testing. As they always say, the LAST part is the BEST but the BLOODIEST.

This blog is all about Clinical Chemistry 3. And for a jump start, lets define the aforementioned terms that are included in the subject.

ENDOCRINOLOGY

When people hear the word endocrinologist, they simply say that they are doctors which specialize with hormonal imbalances. Endocrinology is basically the study endocrine system, which is composed of glands that secretes hormones. It includes processes of production, their functions, and also their correlated diseases. Hormones are the principal area under discussion of this field of science.

TOXICOLOGY

Our generation is now surrounded by chemicals which can be either helpful or harmful. Chemicals are always associated with health threats. That’s why chemical hazard sign is labelled with a skull signifying danger or death. Toxicology is simply the study of the chemicals which have adverse effects to human beings. This field of science measures the risks and circumstances of these harmful chemical ranging from short to long term results.

DRUG TESTING

Cocaine, marijuana and heroin – these are some of the abused substances that had gain many issues and law-related violations in our generation. These had caused many individuals to lose their track in life, destroyed many families, and even brought disarray to our community. Usually, drug testing is very helpful to combat drug usage. Drug testing is a way to determine people who had taken specified drugs or substances. It can even quantify the amount of taken substances. This test usually includes many biological specimens like blood, urine, saliva, sweat and even hair.

REFERENCES:
Clinical Chemistry: A Fundamental Textbook by Donald Calbreath