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1-Describe the principles and clinical significance of laboratory investigations used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders.
2-Identify appropriate specimen collection, handling, and processing procedures for gastrointestinal laboratory testing.
3-Interpret laboratory findings, including stool analysis, microbiological, parasitological, and biochemical tests, to support accurate diagnosis.
4-Apply quality assurance and biosafety principles in gastrointestinal laboratory testing.
5-Correlate laboratory results with clinical findings to assist in the diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal diseases.