MLTK1700 — Microscopy: Urinalysis and Body Fluids
MLTK 1700 - Microscopy: Urinalysis and Body Fluids MLTK 1700 - Microscopy: Urinalysis and Body Fluids (1L, 4LB) This hybrid course introduces the theoretical principles and hands-on laboratory practice of routine and specialized testing for the analysis of urine and selected body fluids. All lecture content is delivered online, providing students with foundational knowledge of renal physiology, specimen collection, and analytical methodologies. All laboratory activities are conducted on campus, allowing students to develop competency in gross, chemical, and microscopic examination techniques using clinical laboratory instrumentation and microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the correlation of laboratory findings with disease states, recognition of normal and abnormal formed elements, and interpretation of results within a clinical context. Quality assurance, method validation considerations, and laboratory safety practices are integrated throughout the course to support accurate and reliable patient testing. This course prepares students for clinical rotation in urinalysis and body fluids and aligns with NAACLS entry-level competencies for MLT graduates. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1010 ,
Prerequisites: BIOL1000, BIOL1010