MLS 3850 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

Required course for students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. In-depth study of the physiology, formation and composition, and medical laboratory analysis of urine and other body fluids including cerebrospinal fluid, seminal fluid, serous fluids, synovial fluid, amniotic fluid, bronchoaveolar lavages and bronchial washings, and vaginal secretions. In lab, students learn to perform macroscopic (physical and chemical) and microscopic analysis on clinical samples, interpret test results, and correlate results with states of human health and disease. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $151 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Follow through with appropriate lab testing quality assurance activities, including quality control protocols and safety practices, as a foundation for exemplary patient care. 2. Correctly use conventional medical terminology and nomenclature to report test results of body fluids' analyses including but not limited to urine, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, and semen analyses. 3. Judge the acceptability of each of the following body fluid specimens submitted for analysis by medical laboratory methods: urine, seminal fluid, vaginal secretions, and cerebrospinal fluid. 4. Competently perform a wide range of analyses on urine, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, semen, vaginal secretions, and serous fluids to aid diagnosis of disease, screen asymptomatic populations for undetected disorders, and monitor the progress of disease and the effectiveness of therapy. 5. Correlate test results, from the analysis of urine and other body fluids, with pathophysiologic processes to recommend additional tests that may aid a diagnosis, confirm a prognosis, and/or affirm therapy. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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