Endocrinology, Toxicology and Drug Testing

Goodbye Clinical Chemistry 2, Hello Clinical Chemistry 3!

Earlier this day, we had our first meeting for our CC3 class. This subject is all about Endocrinology, Toxicology and Drug Testing. In order for us to fully understand the subject, we need to have a quick review of what these topics are all about.

Endocrinology, based from what I have learned, is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of hormones. It primarily deals with the endocrine system and the disorders and diseases that are associated with it. In the field of medical technology, Endocrinology is frequently linked with the study of diabetes and metabolism.

Toxicology, on the other hand, is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of poisons. It is often referred to as "science of potions". Studying Toxicology helps us understand the nature, the adverse effects of poison in the body, most specifically in humans and the treatment of poisoning.

And finally, Drug Testing, also known as "drug screening". This deals with the testing of the presence of different drugs in the human body. A drug test is an examination done in a biological specimen, e.g.: urine (which is the most common), blood may also be used, hair, saliva and even sweat to detect the presence of specific drugs and determine how long the drug has been in the body of the patient.