Clinical Biochemistry Made Easy: Volume 4: Organ Function Tests and Clinical Application

By Dr. Uthayasooriya Amarasena

Content List
1. Introduction to Diagnostic Biochemistry
1.1 Why Biochemical Investigations Matter in Clinical Medicine
1.2 Sample Collection, Handling, and Reference Ranges
1.3 Understanding Normal vs Pathological Ranges
1.4 Principles of Clinical Interpretation
1.5 Story: "The Lab Detective is Born
1.6 SEQs on Pre-analytical Errors and Basics of Interpretation
2. Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
2.1 Overview of Liver Functions
2.2 Types of LFTs:
2.3 Patterns of Abnormality:
2.4 Interpretation Flowcharts
2.5 Clinical Correlation: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Obstructive Jaundice
2.6 Story: "The Yellow Clue
2.7 Spotters: Color of serum, urine; jaundice charts
2.8 Viva Cards: LFT pattern interpretation
2.9 OSCE Scenario: Hepatitis patient evaluation
3. Renal Function Tests (RFTs)
3.1 Overview of Kidney Function
3.2 Key Tests:
3.3 Urine Examination - Routine & Special Tests
3.4 Clinical Correlation: AKI, CKD, Nephrotic/Nephritic Syndrome
3.5 Story: "The Silent Filter - Cries of the Failing Kidney"
3.6 Exam Tools: Graphs showing urea/creatinine curves
3.7 OSCE: Urinalysis interpretation; RFT report review
3.8 SEQs: Compare AKI vs CKD biochemical profiles
4. Pancreatic Function and Diabetes Diagnosis
4.1 Exocrine Pancreas - Amylase, Lipase
4.2 Endocrine Pancreas - Insulin, Glucagon
4.3 Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
4.4 Monitoring Diabetic Control
4.5 Story: "The Sugar Chase - Unmasking Diabetes and Its Shadows"
4.6 Clinical Correlation: DKA, Hyperosmolar State, Pancreatitis
4.7 Spot Diagnosis: Blood glucose curves, OGTT graphs
4.8 OSCE Checklist: Interpret a diabetes profile
4.9 SEQs: Diagnostic cut-offs and tests for diabetes
5. Thyroid and Other Endocrine Tests
5.1 Thyroid Function Overview
5.2 Interpretation in:
5.3 Pituitary Function Tests: Prolactin, ACTH, GH
5.4 Adrenal Function Tests: Cortisol, ACTH Stimulation Test
5.5 Parathyroid & Calcium Disorders: PTH, Calcium, Vitamin D
5.6 Story: "The Hormone Symphony
5.7 Clinical Correlation: Addison's, Cushing's, Hyperparathyroidism
5.8 OSCE: Thyroid profile interpretation
5.9 Viva-ready tables: Endocrine disorders and lab profiles
5.10 SEQs: Hormone levels and disease diagnosis
6. Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance
6.1 Importance of Electrolytes in Homeostasis
6.2 Common Electrolyte Imbalances - Causes and Consequences
6.3 Acid-Base Physiology Refresher
7. Tumor Markers and Cardiac Enzymes
8. Urine and CSF Analysis
9. Case-Based Lab Interpretation
Appendices & Study Aids

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FR12ZMYM
• ISBN13: 9798265048417
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"