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Clinical Chemistry Exam
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The ABCC exam is held in conjunction with AACC's Annual Meeting.
EXAM STRUCTURE
Exam parts
The examination in clinical chemistry is comprised of two parts:
Part A, biochemical calculations
Part B, analytical and clinical issues
Exam domains The examination tests mastery and knowledge of
Patient preparation, specimen collection and handling
Effects of patient variables on test results, specimen collection and safety in handling
Analysis
Chemistry, selection of the method of analysis, method validation, analysis techniques, quality control evaluation, and laboratory safety.
Interpretation
Biochemistry and physiological chemistry, physiology and pathophysiology, clinical significance and usefulness.
Laboratory management
Resource allocation and management, personnel management, computer needs and utilization, quality assurance, and project and process management.
Item taxonomy
The examination tests the candidate's skills in
Recall
Interpretation
Problem solving
Item format
All questions are in multiple-choice format.
EXAM DESCRIPTION AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Part A (3 hours)
The examinee is expected to perform calculations related to:
General biochemistry, such as buffer/solution preparations, enzyme kinetics, electrophoresis.
Clinical chemistry calculations, such as amylase clearance
Basic statistics as applied to clinical chemistry
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Part B (3.5 hours)
The examination questions encompass:
Principles, characteristics and limitations of instrumentation and technologies used in a clinical chemistry laboratory, such as spectrophotometry and chromatography
Interpretation of clinical findings and laboratory data, including basic TDM and toxicology
Basic pathophysiology
Quality control and accounting principles
Laboratory safety procedures
Sample handling and preparation
Interferences
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