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 pararmeters - 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 fluids (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, biopsies 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 teaching materials such as handouts, videos and presentations.