MLAB 1335: Immunology & Serology
- Dates: October 16 through December 10, 2023
- Length of Course: 8 Weeks
- Total Contact Hours: 96
An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures.
By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
- Discuss the principles involved in the immune response.
- Describe the structure, function, and characteristics of immunoglobulins.
- Describe the principles of and perform serological tests.
- Evaluate laboratory test outcomes and relate serology tests to the disease or condition associated with each test; and evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens.
Please print the course syllabus and bring it to class.
Stevens, C. & Miller, L. (2017). Clinical Immunology and Serology: A Laboratory Perspective, 4th edition. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Exam 1 In-house |
Unit 1 exam covers
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EVC Monday, 11/6/23 Room 9209 8:30am – 10:00am
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RRC Monday, 11/6/23 Room 3121.00 3:30pm – 5:30pm |
Exam 2 ONLINE |
Unit 2 exam covers the following:
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Opens Thursday, 11/16/23, 7:00 am |
Closes Friday, 11/17/23, 7:00 pm |
Exam 3 ONLINE |
Unit 3 exam covers the following:
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Opens Thursday, 11/30/23, 7:00 am |
Closes Friday, 12/1/23, 7:00 pm |
Lab Practical In-house |
Covers all laboratory material including glassware, serial dilutions, pregnancy testing, RPR, HIV, CRP, RF, and cold agglutinins. | Monday, 12/4/23, 8:30am Room 9209 |
Monday, 12/4/23, 3:30 pm Room 3121 |
Final Exam In-house |
Covers all course material. | Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 8:30am Room 9317
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 3:30 pm Room 3121 |
All Admission Tickets and Prelabs are due on the posted date by 8:30 a.m.
10/16/2023
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10/17/2023
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10/23/2023
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Laboratory | Laboratory – Serial Dilution Practice using Serological Pipettes
Clinical I -Repeat UA competency, if applicable |
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10/24/2023
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10/30/2023
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10/31/2023
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Assignment | Lecture Admission Ticket #4 Due 11/7/2023 |
11/6/2023
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11/7/2023
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11/13/2023
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11/14/2023
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11/20/2023
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11/21/2023
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Happy Thanksgiving! |
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11/27/2023
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11/28/2023
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The Week of 12/4/2023
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