Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics
Instructor:
Jane Dickerson, PhD; Karen Tsuchiya, PhD, DABMG; Cynthia Wilcock MS, C(ASCP)
Contact Hours:
2.0
Date:
January 01, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Description:
An introduction to molecular-based assays used in the clinical laboratory, for all laboratory staff and students.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the molecular structure and function of genes.
- Define genes, protein synthesis and chromosomes.
- Describe inherited and sporadic mutations.
- List the basic steps of DNA and RNA extraction.
- Describe the basic steps of DNA and RNA extraction.
- Recognize commonly used molecular methods for target amplification and signal amplification.
- Describe Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory.
- Learn the calculations used in the molecular diagnostics laboratory.
- Understand related terminology and laboratory protocol.