Clinical biochemistry
-Knowledge of the analytes and methodologies used for their research.
- Knowledge of computer systems present in the laboratory
-TAT (turnaround time)
- Knowledge and interpretation of analytical checks in daily sessions
-Knowledge of calibrators and interpretation of calibration curves
- Knowledge and interpretation of control charts
-Knowledge and execution of blood counts with leukocyte formula and co-coagulation pararme-
ters
- Chemical and physical examination of urine
- Knowledge and correct management of the analytical and post-analytical phase, with attention
to the validation of the analytical data
Microbiology and virology
-Knowledge of the analytes and methodologies used for their research.
- Knowledge of computer systems present in the laboratory
-TAT (turnaround time)
-Knowledge and interpretation of daily session controls (immunoserology)
-Knowledge of culture media and correct conservation of the same
-Knowledge and application of bacterial seeding methods
-Knowledge of the main colors used (Gram, Ziehl Neelsen, methylene blue and Giemsa)
-Knowledge of the research and identification systems of bacteria present in various biological flu-
ids (bronchial aspirate, feces, urine, blood culture, sputum, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid and
various biological liquids)
-Knowledge and processing of various biological samples (nails, wound pads, bone fragments, bi-
opsies etc.)
-Knowledge of the techniques for the processing of cerebrospinal fluid in an emergency regime
-Knowledge about the performance of the antibiogram
-Knowledge of techniques for the detection of aerobic, anaerobic and microareophilic bacteria
-Knowledge and application of serological methodologies for direct and indirect inquiries for the
identification of bacteria and viruses
- Knowledge and correct management of the analytical and post-analytical phase, with attention
to the validation of the analytical data
Pathological anatomy
-Knowledge on the correct acceptance of biological samples
Knowledge on the correct conservation of tissues
-Knowledge on the processing of fabrics for inclusion in paraffin
-Knowledge on the preparation of histological preparations: inclusion, cutting, hematoxylin eosin
staining
-Knowledge for the preparation of urinary samples
-Knowledge for the preparation of cervico-vaginal samples
- Knowledge of the main colors
-Samples staining according to Pap and May-Grunwald-Giemsa methods
- Knowledge and correct management of the analytical and post-analytical phase, with attention
to the validation of the analytical data
Transfusion medicine
Knowledge for the determination of the ABO system and Rh factor
- Knowledge and testing of blood groups. The direct and indirect Coombs technique in erythrocyte
immunohematology.
- Knowledge and correct management of the analytical and post-analytical phase, with attention
to the validation of the analytical data
Molecular biology
Extraction of nucleic acids DNA and RNA
- Proper conservation of extracted nucleic acids
-PCR Realtime
- Interpretation of realtime PCR curves
- Quality controls
- Knowledge of molecular investigations, for the identification of bacteria and viruses
- Knowledge and correct management of the analytical and post-analytical phase, with attention to the validation of the analytical data

The student will be provided with educational material, such as notes and presentations