Author/Authors :
Johnkennedy، Nnodim نويسنده Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Science, Imo State University Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria , , Samuel، Meludu نويسنده Department of Human Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, PMB 5001 Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria , , CE، DIOKA نويسنده Department of Chemicalpathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi ,
Abstract :
Clinical chemistry is a field of study in higher institutions offering laboratory medicine as well as an indispensable section of routine laboratory; it is generally concerned with the analysis of bodily fluids which includes serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, urine etc. It is usually very busy due to the high need of individuals and the large number of tests comprised in it. Clinical chemistry is concerned with the analysis of body fluids to yield timely, relevant, accurate and precise information on clinical status of the human body. Some of the tests involved in Clinical Chemistry include liver function test kidney function test, hormonal assay, enzyme assay, tumor markers etc. The results of these tests help the clinician in treatment for the healthy society.
