MLT 111 — Urinalysis and Body Fluids
This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the urinalysis and body fluids department. The student is introduced to the physiology and pathology of the urinary system. The student is also introduced to the theory and practical methods of examining urine specimens and other body fluids, as well as identifying cells and crystals, through physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations using both manual and automated techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to practice safety and quality management to perform routine urinalysis and body fluid analysis, and correlate laboratory results with renal disorders and other disease states according to the standard operating procedure manual.