DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2015.v03i03.072

Pages: 1391-1396

Clinical biochemistry is a clinical and diagnostics subject, which aims to put forward, improve and use standard diagnostic methods, to monitor disease development and treatment by biochemical methods. In order to avoid preanalytical and post analytical errors in the samples for analysis, proper training regarding sample collection, time of collection, management of sample reaching to the laboratory within time, proper data entry is essential for interns. Hence this study was carried out with the aim to assess the need for incorporation of clinical biochemistry training during internship. Study was carried out at, Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College (SVNGMC), Yavatmal in department of biochemistry after obtaining clearance from institutional ethical committee. Questionnaire was prepared and distributed to Clinicians and Interns chosen by systematic random sampling method. Most of the faculties suggested at least 15 days posting altogether in Biochemistry, Pathology and microbiology by rotation. Thus proper training before the beginning of internship training in various clinical departments will help in lowering of laboratory errors. Further studies in more institutions and on larger sample sizes are needed.