MLAB 1415: Hematology

| Medical Laboratory Technology » Courses » MLAB 1415: Hematology

Current Students

MLAB 1415: Hematology

- Dates: Aug. 21 – Oct. 29, 2023
- Length of Course: 10 Weeks

Total Contact Hours: 128

The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instructions in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course the student should be able to:

Apply principles of safety, quality assurance, and quality control in hematology.
Determine suitability of hematology specimens and dispose of them in appropriate biohazard containers.
Compare and contrast hematology values under normal and abnormal conditions.
Evaluate normal and abnormal cell morphology with associated diseases.
Demonstrate an understanding of the cell components of human blood and characteristics, functions, and abnormalities and disease states of each.
Demonstrate proficiency in skills necessary to perform blood cell counts, and evaluations of blood elements within stated limits of accuracy.
Demonstrate compliance with OSHA safety regulations for blood-borne pathogens.
Identify principles and procedures of hematology tests to include sources of error and clinical significance of results.

Syllabus

Please print the MLAB 1415 course syllabus and bring it to class.

Textbook

Keohanne, Elaine M., Otto, Catherine N., and Walenga Jeanine M., Rodak’s Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, Sixth Edition, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-323-53045-3
Carr, Jacqueline H., Clinical Hematology Atlas, Sixth Edition, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-323-711920

Exams

Exam 1On-Campus	Covers: Ch. 1 (Introduction to Hematology), Ch. 3 (Cell Structure & Function), Ch. 4, (Hematopoiesis), Ch. 5 (RBC Production/Destruction), Ch. 6 (RBC Metabolism & Membrane Structure & Function), Ch. 7 (Hemoglobin), Ch. 9 (Leukocytes), Ch. 10 (Platelets), Ch. 14 (Bone Marrow Exam) No labs.	EVC:Wednesday Sept. 6, 2023 8:30-9:30 am Room 9209	RRC:Wednesday Sept. 6, 2023 3:30-4:30 pm Room 3121.00
Exam 2On-Campus	Covers Chapters 8, 16, 17, 18,19 Ch. 8 (Iron), Ch. 16 (Anemias), Ch. 17 (Disorders of Iron Kinetics & Heme Metabolism), Ch.18 (Macrocytic Anemia), Ch. 19 (Bone Marrow Failure) No labs.	EVC:Wednesday Sept. 20, 2023 8:30-10:00 am Room 9209	RRC: Wednesday Sept. 20, 2023 3:30-5:00 pm Room 3121.00
Exam 3On- Campus	Covers: Ch. 20 (Introduction to Hemolytic Anemias), Ch. 21 (Intrinsic Defects Affecting RBCs), Ch. 22 (Extrinsic Defects Affecting RBCs- Nonimmune), Ch. 23 (Extrinsic Defects Affecting RBCs- Immune) No labs.	EVC:Wednesday October 4, 2023 8:30-9:30am Room 8310	RRC:Wednesday October 4, 2023 3:30-4:30 pm Room 3121.00
Exam 4:On-Campus	Covers Chapters 24, 25, 26 Ch. 24 (Hemoglobinopathies) Ch. 25 (Thalassemias) Ch. 26 (Non-Malignant WBC Disorders) No labs.	EVC:Wednesday Oct. 11, 2023 8:30-9:30 am Room 9209	RRC:Wednesday Oct. 11, 2023 3:30-4:30 pm Room 3121.00
Exam 5:Remote	Covers:Introduction to Hematopoietic Neoplasms Ch. 27 (Introduction to Hematologic Malignancies), Ch. 31 (Acute Leukemias), Ch. 32 (Myeloproliferative Disorders), Ch. 33 (Myelodysplastic Syndromes), Ch. 34 (Mature Lymphoid Neoplasms) No labs.	Opens:Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at 7:00 am	Closes:Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm
PRACTICAL EXAM:On-Campus	Covers all labs	EVC: WednesdayOct. 25, 20238:30-9:30 amRoom 9209	RRC: WednesdayOct. 25, 20233 :30-4:30 p.mRoom 3121.00
FINAL EXAM:On-Campus	Covers all course material.	EVC:ThursdayOct. 26, 20238:30-10:30 amRoom 9317	RRC:ThursdayOct. 26, 20233:30- 5:30 pmRoom 3121.00

Schedule

Admission tickets (ATs) and Pre-labs (PLs) are due by 8:30 a.m.

Week of 8/14/2023

Topic	N/A
Textbook	N/A
Laboratory	N/A
Assignment	PL: Microhematocrit. Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 8/23/23 PL: ESR. Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 8/23/23

Wednesday 8/23/23

Laboratory Topic	Syllabus Q & A Microhematocrit Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Textbook	Ch. 1, pp. 1-7 Introduction to Hematology Ch. 3, pp. 31-41 Cell Structure & Function Hematology Atlas- Table 2-1, page 16 Ch. 4, pp. 43-59 Hematopoiesis
Lecture Topics	Introduction to Hematology \| Objectives \| Notes Cellular Structure & Function \| Objectives \| Notes Hematopoiesis \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	PL: Blood Smear Preparation and Staining. Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 8/24/23 Read pages 2-7 in Hematology Atlas Admission Ticket: Hematopoietic Organs and Bone Marrow. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 8/24/23 Cell Components and Function. Submit to Dropbox in Bb. Due 8/27/23

Thursday 8/24/23

Laboratory Topic	Blood Smear Preparation and Staining
Textbook	Ch. 14, pp. 219-234 Bone Marrow Exam
Lecture Topics	Hematopoietic Organs \| Objectives \| Notes Bone Marrow \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	Marrow Growth in Fetus and Adult. Submit to Dropbox in Bb. Due 8/27/23

Wednesday 8/30/23

Laboratory Topic	Atlas Review: Basic cells Hematek Stainer Blood Smear Lab con’t
Textbook	Ch. 9, pp. 117-132 Leukocytes Ch. 10, pp. 136-151 Platelets
Lecture Topics	Leukocytes \| Objectives \| Notes Part 1 \| Part 2 \| Part 3 Platelets \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	PL: Reticulocyte: Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 8/31/23 Myelocytic Series drawings. Due 9/3/23

Thursday 8/31/23

Laboratory Topic	Reticulocyte Count
Textbook	Ch. 5, pp. 62-75 RBC Production/Destruction Ch. 6, pp. 78-88 RBC Metabolism & Membrane Structure & Function Ch. 7, pp. 91-102 Hemoglobin
Lecture Topics	Erythrocytes \| Objectives \| Notes Part 1 \| Part 2 Hemoglobin \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	Admission Ticket: Anemia. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/6/23 PL: Electrical Impedance & Colorimetric Measurements: Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/6/23 Hemoglobin Assignment. Due 9/3/23 RBC Metabolic Pathways Assignment: Submit to Dropbox: Due 9/3/2023

Wednesday 9/6/23

Laboratory Topic	Morphology Checklist Electrical Impedance and Colorimetric Measurements
Textbook	Ch. 16, pp. 251-261 Anemias- Introduction
Lecture Topics	Anemia \| Objectives \| Notes Part 1 \| Part 2 \| Part 3 \| Part 4
Assignment	Admission Ticket: Hypochromic Anemias. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/7/23 Hematology Math. Submit to Dropbox in Bb. Due 9/10/23 MediaLab WBC Case #3 . Due 9/10/23

Thursday 9/7/23

Laboratory Topics	Optical Light Scatter and Flow Cytometry Flow tutorial Sysmex XN- 450 Overview Use information in this presentation for the Hematology Automation Report. Automation Report upload to Clinical I course Due by Sunday 9/24/2023, 11: 59 pm RBC Morphology Checklist, if applicable
Textbook	Ch. 8, pp. 105-112 Iron Ch. 17, pp. 264-277 Disorders of Iron Kinetics & Heme Metabolism
Lecture Topics	Review Exam 1, as needed Iron Metabolism and Hypochromic Anemias \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	PL: RBC Morphology on Peripheral Smear. Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/13/23 Admission Ticket: Macrocytic and Aplastic Anemias. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/13/23

Wednesday 9/13/23

Laboratory Topics	RBC Morphology on a Peripheral Blood Smear
Textbook	Ch.18, pp. 282-296 Macrocytic Anemia Ch. 19, pp. 299-311 Bone Marrow Failure
Lecture Topics	Macrocytic Anemias \| Objectives \| Notes Hypoproliferative Anemias \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	PL: RBC Morphology & Auto CBC Correlation. Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/14/23 Case study #1: Found in Bb under assignments, in Hematology case studies. Due 9/21/22 @ 11:55 pm MediaLab WBC Case #1. Due 9/17/23

Thursday 9/14/23

Laboratory Topics	RBC Morphology and Automated CBC Correlation
Textbook	Ch. 20, pp. 316-333 Introduction to Hemolytic Anemias Ch. 21, pp. 336-359 Intrinsic Defects Affecting RBCs
Lecture Topics	Introduction to Hemolytic Anemias \| Objectives \| Notes Hemolytic Anemias: Membrane Defects \| Objectives \| Notes Part 1 \| Part 2
Assignment	Watch video on Intravascular Hemolysis (~10 minutes long) Watch video on Extravascular Hemolysis (~10 minutes long) PL: WBC & PLT estimates/inclusions: Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/20/23 Admission Ticket: Hemolytic Anemias/Enzyme Deficiency: Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/20/23

Wednesday 9/20/23

Laboratory Topics	WBC and Platelet Estimates and Morphology
Textbook	NA
Lecture Topics	Hemolytic Anemias: Enzyme Deficiencies \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	MediaLab WBC Case #10. Due 9/24/23

Thursday 9/21/23

Laboratory Topics	Atlas Review: Normal WBCs Sysmex Activity
Textbook	Ch. 23, pp. 378-390 Extrinsic Defects Affecting RBCs- Immune
Lecture Topics	Review Exam 2, as needed Hemolytic Anemias: Immune Anemias \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	PL Counting to 100: Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/27/23

Wednesday 9/27/23

Laboratory Topics	Counting to 100
Textbook	Ch. 22, pp. 363-374 Extrinsic Defects Affecting RBCs- Nonimmune
Lecture Topics	Hemolytic Anemias: Nonimmune Hemolysis \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	Admission Ticket: Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemias. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/28/23 PL: Manual Differentials. Pre-lab is found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 9/28/23 MediaLab WBC Case #13. Due 10/1/23 Watch this video for an Introduction to Thalassemia. Optional: Watch this video illustrating one example of nonimmune hemolytic anemia

Thursday 9/28/23

Laboratory Topics	Manual Differential
Textbook	Ch. 24, pp. 394-420 Hemoglobinopathies Ch. 25, pp. 424-442 Thalassemias
Lecture Topics	The Hemoglobinopathies \| Objectives \| Notes Part 1 \| Part 2 Thalassemia \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	Watch this video on Alpha Thalassemia. Watch this video on Beta Thalassemia. Admission Ticket: Granulocyte, Monocyte, and Nonmalignant Lymph Disorders. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 10/4/23 Case Study #2: Found in Bb, under assignments, in Hematology case studies. Due 10/5/22 @ 11:55 pm MediaLab WBC Case #7 and #25. Due 10/1/23

Wednesday 10/4/23

Laboratory Topics	Specimen through Differential Handling Abnormal Automated CBC Results Critical Thinking Exercise: Spurious Results
Textbook	Ch. 26, pp. 445-462 Non-Malignant WBC Disorders
Lecture Topics	Nonmalignant Granulocyte and Monocyte Disorders \| Objectives \| Notes Nonmalignant Lymphocyte Disorders \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	MediaLab WBC Case #15. Due 10/8/23

Thursday 10/5/23

Laboratory Topics	Atlas Review- Abnormal/Immature Cells Morphology Checklist: Abnormals/Immatures Due 10/11/23
Textbook	Ch. 27, pp. 466-475 Introduction to Hematologic Malignancies
Lecture Topics	Review Exam 3, as needed Introduction to Hematopoietic Neoplasms \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	Admission Ticket: Myeloproliferative Disorders. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 10/11/23 MediaLab WBC Case #5 and #8. Due 10/8/23

Wednesday 10/11/23

Laboratory Topics	Morphology Checklist: Abnormals/Immature, if needed
Textbook	Ch. 32, pp. 555-582 Myeloproliferative Disorders Ch. 33, pp. 589-598 Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Lecture Topics	Myeloproliferative Disorders \| Objectives \| Notes Myelodysplastic Syndromes \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	Admission Ticket: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Found in Bb under assignments tab. Due 10/12/23 Case Study #3. Found in Bb, under assignments, in Hematology case studies. Due 10/18/23 @ 11:55 pm MediaLab WBC Case #2. Due 10/15/23

Thursday 10/12/23

Laboratory Topic	Manual Differential Report Form – Abnormal Set A
Textbook	Ch. 31, pp. 540-552 Acute Leukemias
Lecture Topic	Review Exam 4, as needed Acute Myeloid Leukemias \| Objectives \| Notes Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia\| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	MediaLab WBC Case #11. Due 10/15/23

Wednesday 10/18/23

Laboratory Topic	Manual Differential Report Form – Abnormal Set B
Textbook	Ch. 34, pp. 603-622 Mature Lymphoid Neoplasms
Lecture Topics	Lymphoid Malignancies \| Objectives \| Notes
Assignment	N/A

Thursday 10/19/23

Topic	TBA
Textbook	N/A
Laboratory
Assignment	N/A

Wednesday 10/25/23

Topic	Course Practical Exam Review Exam 5, as needed
Textbook	N/A
Laboratory	N/A
Assignment	N/A

Thursday 10/26/23

Topic	Course Final Exam
Textbook	N/A
Laboratory	N/A
Assignment	N/A

Updates

Medical Laboratory Technology Updates

2024 Health Sciences Spring Completion Ceremonies
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our Austin Community College's 2024 Health Sciences Spring Completion Ceremonies, where we will celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.
Read more
ACC Health Sciences Regional Simulation Center
As the area’s number one educator of healthcare professionals, ACC’s Health Sciences Area of Study equips students for the important work that lies ahead. Our program is amongst the best in the state, and our graduates outperform students from across the nation.
Read more
ACC and AFD Celebrate Five Years of Red Angels Partnership
A new plaque proudly hangs on the walls of ACC’s Health Sciences building at Eastview Campus — celebrating five years of making a difference in the community.
Read more

Courses

Medical Laboratory Technology Courses

MLT Courses

MLAB 1101: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science

MLAB 1211: Urinalysis/Body Fluids

MLAB 1227: Coagulation

MLAB 1231: Parasitology/Mycology

MLAB 1335: Immunology/Serology

MLAB 1415: Hematology

MLAB 2360: Clinical I

MLAB 2361: Clinical II

MLAB 2362: Clinical III

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry

MLAB 2431: Immunohematology

MLAB 2434: Clinical Microbiology

Phlebotomy Courses

PLAB 1323: Phlebotomy

	Fall 2016	Fall 2017	Fall 2018	Fall 2019	Fall 2020
Applicant Pool	117	86	92	104	114
Ranking Score	High 38.08 Low 32.96 Avg 35.37	High 38.29 Low 31.56 Avg 34.03	High 39.15 Low 31.93 Avg 34.48	High 38.72 Low 32.89 Avg 35.48	High 38.83 Low 32.79 Avg 35.12
GPA High	4.00	4.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
GPA Low	3.35	3.25	3.16 (TEAS 82)	3.32 (TEAS 81.3)	3.25 (TEAS 83.3)
GPA Average	3.75	3.62	3.68	3.75	3.72
TEAS High	93.3	91.3	94.7	92.7	92.7
TEAS Low	68 (3.93 GPA)	62 (3.7 GPA)	61.3 (3.84 GPA)	66 (3.77 GPA)	66.7 (3.83 GPA)
TEAS Average	80.48	76.83	77.34	81.23	82

MLAB 1415: Hematology

Current Students

MLAB 1415: Hematology

Course Objectives

Syllabus

Textbook

Exams

Schedule

Week of 8/14/2023

Wednesday 8/23/23

Thursday 8/24/23

Wednesday 8/30/23

Thursday 8/31/23

Wednesday 9/6/23

Thursday 9/7/23

Wednesday 9/13/23

Thursday 9/14/23

Wednesday 9/20/23

Thursday 9/21/23

Wednesday 9/27/23

Thursday 9/28/23

Wednesday 10/4/23

Thursday 10/5/23

Wednesday 10/11/23

Thursday 10/12/23

Wednesday 10/18/23

Thursday 10/19/23

Wednesday 10/25/23

Thursday 10/26/23

Search the Health Sciences Website

Updates

Medical Laboratory Technology Updates

2024 Health Sciences Spring Completion Ceremonies

ACC Health Sciences Regional Simulation Center

ACC and AFD Celebrate Five Years of Red Angels Partnership

Courses

Medical Laboratory Technology Courses

MLT Courses

Phlebotomy Courses