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Szh 309: Clinical Pathology Question Paper

Szh 309: Clinical Pathology

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2014

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
. SZH 309: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
DATE: WEDNESDAY 2ND APRIL 2014
TIME: 11.00-1.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in thus section.
All the questions carry equal marks
SECTION A-40 MARKS
1. Explain the principles of haemoglobin assay taking into account all the forms of haemoglobin complexes that may be found in mammalian blood.

2. Explain the leukocyte response in an animal through acute and chronic phases of an infected wound.

3. Using a clearly well labeled diagram explain the separation of mammalian blood components by microhaemocrit method.

4. Define erythrocyte indices and indicate the formulae used to obtain each of them.

5. Describe the procedure for making a suitable blood smear for differential blood count and diagnosis of blood parasites.

6. Explain the principles of bilirubin test in animals.

7. Outline the causes of blood urea nitrogen rise nad explain how it is tested in the laboratory.

8. Explain the meaning, principles and clinical significance of liver function test.

. SECTION B-30 MARKS
Answer any ONE question in this section.
9. Describe the parameters evaluated in macroscopic (gross) urinalysis, indicating the normal and abnormal findings in each.

10. a) Describe the modes of action, uses, advantages and disadvantages of the commonly used anticoagulants.

b) Discuss the general requirement that makes an anticoagulant suitable for blood.

11. a) Describe the general principles underlying enzyme analyses in animals.
b) Explain the meaning and interpretation of the different types and levels of alkaline phosphates.

Szh 309: Clinical Pathology Question Paper

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