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.
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