Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : PG Diploma in Clinical Pathology (D.C.P.)
Subject Code/Name : 3009 Biochemistry & Microbiology
Paper : II
Document Type : Question Bank
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Biochemistry & Microbiology :
September 2008 :
Section A (Biochemistry) :
I. Essay question : (1 X 20 = 20)
1. Describe the procedure of internal quality control in clinical biochemistry laboratory. Explain the method of plotting Levey Jennings chart and its significance. Add a note on resolution of outliers.
II. Write short notes on : (5 X 6 = 30)
1. Galactosemia
2. Biomedical waste management.
3. Electrophoresis and its applications.
4. Renal function tests.
5. Physical properties of urine.
Section B (Microbiology) :
III. Essay question : (1 X 20 = 20)
1. Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology and prophylaxis of enteric fever.
IV. Write short notes on :
1. PCR and clinical applications.
2. Classification of streptococci.
3. Local immunity.
4. Infective endocarditis – laboratory diagnosis.
5. Antibiotic Associated colitis
March -2009 :
Section A (Biochemistry) :
I. Essay question : (1 X 20 = 20)
1. Discuss in detail the pathogenesis and infections caused by Esch.coli.
II. Write short notes on : (5 X 6 = 30)
1. Aseptic meningitis.
2. Teratogenic infections.
3. ELISA test.
4. Antibiotic sensitivity testing methods.
5. Cell mediated immunity.
Section B (Microbiology) :
III. Essay question : (1 X 20 = 20)
1. Describe in detail the biochemical characteristics of Uremic syndrome.
IV. Write short notes on : (5 X 6 = 30)
1. Sample rejection criteria.
2. Biochemical analysis of cerebrospinal fluid.
3. External quality assessment scheme.
4. Electrophoresis.
5. Reference values.
April 2011 :
Section A (Biochemistry) :
I. Elaborate on :
1. Describe in detail how ammonia is detoxified in liver. Add a note on hyperammonemias.
II. Write notes on :
1. Urinary Buffers.
2. Galactose metabolism.
3. Fatty liver.
4. Gout.
5. Electrophoresis.
Section B (Microbiology) :
III. Elaborate on :
1. Enlist the sexually transmitted diseases. Write in detail the morphology, pathogenesis and lab diagnosis of HIV.
IV. Write notes on :
1. Taenia solium.
2. Dermatophytosis.
3. Lab diagnosis of leptospirosis.
4. Complement fixation test.
5. Biomedical waste management.