The Biochemistry of COVID-19 - Pathology and Clinical Implications Presented by Dr Kathryn Ryan

Explore the biochemistry of COVID-19 and its clinical implications in this 44-minute expert-led seminar presented by Dr Kathryn Ryan, Chair of the Royal College of Pathologists' Clinical Biochemistry Specialty Advisory Committee. Delve into the role of the biochemistry lab in COVID-19 testing, examining various biochemistry tests including liver enzymes, inflammatory markers, and their significance in patient care. Learn about the mechanisms of liver injury, strategies for stratifying patients on admission, and the importance of specific markers such as IL6 and procalcitonin. Gain insights into secondary complications like myocarditis and the impact of treatments like dexamethasone. This comprehensive seminar, part of the Royal College of Pathologists' COVID-19 pandemic series, offers valuable knowledge for healthcare professionals seeking to understand the biochemical aspects of COVID-19 and their implications for patient management.

Introduction
Role of the biochemistry lab
Biochemistry tests
Liver enzymes
Mechanism of liver injury
Inflammatory markers
Stratifying on admission
Questions
Markers
Dialysis
Transaminases
Scoring system
Measuring IL6
Measuring procalcitonin
Secondary hlh
Myocarditis
Immunoglobulin levels
Dexamethasone
Myocardium