Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis (MDL240) 3 Credits

Examines anatomy and physiology of the renal system, renal diseases, and renal function tests. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and reporting of urinalysis and body fluid results, urine and body fluid collection techniques, types, specimen handling and preservation, and instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control. Application of body fluid analyses, and chemical and microscopic analysis of urine. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL190, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of the Program Director.