MLT 111: Urinalysis and Body Fluids

This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the urinalysis and body fluids department. The student is introduced to the physiology and pathology of the urinary system. Using manual and automated techniques, the student is also introduced to the theory and practical techniques of examining urine specimens and other body fluids and identifying cells and crystals, including physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations. Upon completion, students should be able to practice safety and quality management to perform routine urinalysis and body fluids analysis and correlate laboratory results to renal disorders and other disease states according to the standard operating procedure manual.