MLTE 112 Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids

This course is an introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. In includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. Fundamental principles of urine and body fluid analysis with correlation of laboratory methods and practice will also be covered.

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

MLTE 112Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids

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I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. In includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. Fundamental principles of urine and body fluid analysis with correlation of laboratory methods and practice will also be covered.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Discuss the expected normal values and list clinical conditions associated with abnormal results for the following physical properties of urine: volume, specific gravity, clarity, color, and odor.
  • Discuss the expected normal values and list clinical conditions associated with abnormal results for the following chemical tests: pH, protein, glucose, ketone, occult blood, bilirubin, urobilinogen, and nitrite.
  • Compare and contrast confirmatory tests available in urinalysis with tests performed by reagent strips.
  • Identify and enumerate the following urinary sediment components: cell types, types of casts, crystals found in acid pH and crystals found in alkaline pH.
  • Describe the collection procedure for Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF), name the appropriate type of testing for each of the aliquots of a CSF specimen.
  • Explain the pathogeneses of each of the following: increased neutrophils in CSF; increased mononuclear cells in CSF; increased RBCs in CSF; CSF containing increased total protein concentration.
  • Describe routine tests performed on synovial fluid and list normal and abnormal test results.
  • Explain the proper collection and handling of seminal fluid and describe routine tests performed on seminal fluid and list normal and abnormal test results.
  • Describe amniotic fluid specimen and state the most common indications for performing amniotic fluid exam.
  • Explain common laboratory tests performed on fecal specimens.
  • Discuss pathologic changes in fecal specimens and possible clinical correlations.
  • Apply prior knowledge to problem solving including recognition of abnormal or unusual test results, recognition of unacceptable quality control results and verification of test results.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Safety and Introduction to Urinalysis

Phlebotomy Hematology and Chemistry

Renal Physiology and Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical examination of urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Chemistry Review

Fecal analysis

Urinalysis

Automation

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Microscopic duecorrelate

Semen

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Vaginal Secretions

Bronchoaveleolar Lavage

Hematology Review 

VI. Delivery Methodologies