The area of chemistry concerned with analysis of bodily fluids for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is Clinical chemistry. It is also known as chemical pathology, clinical biochemistry or medical biochemistry. It is an applied form of biochemistry. Clinical chemistry is the branch of laboratory medicine which focuses on molecules. The measurement of concentration of salts and minerals, small organic molecules and large macro molecules are the tests in a clinical chemistry laboratory. The impact to Laboratory Medicine can be achieved by adding value to laboratory tests, represented by their effectiveness in influencing the management of patients and related clinical outcomes. An economic and new technological pressure are strongly and equally challenges Laboratory Medicine and it is essential to take a broad view of the discipline and present to the administrators can provide the full spectrum of activities and benefits Laboratory Medicine.
