MLT 233: Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis

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Class Program

Medical Laboratory Technology

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089181

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Fundamentals of chemical analysis and urinalysis procedures in the medical laboratory. Emphasis on proper use and care of equipment, safety procedures, recognition of sources of error, and the use of a variety of statistical tools as part of a quality-assurance program.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

CHEM& 131 and BIOL& 242 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 230 and MLT 234

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a broad grasp of general laboratory practices, principles of a variety of instrumentation and quality assurance.

Show knowledge of the chemistry testing associated with human function in health and disease.

Understand the principles and test procedures associated with urinalysis testing in health and disease.

Exhibit a good understanding of the subject of Immunology, and the serologic tests used to assess health and disease exposure.

Core Topics

Safety in the laboratory
Specimen collection
Instrumentation
Quality assurance
Kidney function and Urinalysis
Hepatic system
Proteins and enzymology
Carbohydrates
Lipid metabolism
Acid-Base balance
Perinatal testing
Toxicology and Therapeutic drug monitoring