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HTEC 85A

Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory · 1.5 units

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About this course

This course allows the student hands-on practice of the fundamental clinical chemistry topics presented in the co-requisite course, Clinical Chemistry I Lecture. Laboratory activities include solving laboratory math problems, performing and interpreting dilutions, evaluating QC data, and employing specimen suitability in the chemistry laboratory. Basic chemistry instrumentation will be used to measure a cross-section of analytes covered in the Clinical Chemistry I Lecture. Instrumentation includes Point of Care, spectrophotometry, Ion Selective Electrode, and high-performance liquid chromatography. Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished. Successful completion of this course and Clinical Chemistry I Lecture is required to enroll in Clinical Chemistry II Lecture and Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory.

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Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

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Prerequisites

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