MLAB 1211: Urinalysis and Body Fluids
- Dates: August 21, 2023 to October 15, 2023
- Length of Course: 8 Weeks
An introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety.
By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
- apply principles of safety, quality assurance, and quality control;
- demonstrate compliance with OSHA safety regulations for blood –borne pathogens;
- explain principles of each test included in a routine urinalysis and other body fluid analyses;
- perform procedures of tests to include sources of error and clinical significance or results;
- evaluate laboratory test outcomes;
- correlate test results with patient condition(s);
- demonstrate improvement in the effective traits of organizational skills, work habits, attitude, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving ability; and
- promote respect and understanding of allied health professionals through renewed understanding of the clinical laboratory technician’s role as a member of the allied health care team.
Please print the MLAB 1211 Syllabus and bring it to class.
Mundt, L.A., and Shanahan, K.S. (2016). Textbook of Urinalysis and Body Fluids, 3rd ed. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. ISBN 10: 1-4963-2016-6 ISBN 13: 978-1-4963-2016-2
Exam 1 CAMPUS |
Chapters 1, 4, and 7 On Campus |
Tuesday, 8/29/2023 EVC Room 9317 8:30 am to 10:00 am |
Tuesday, 8/29/2023 RRC 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Exam 2 ONLINE |
Chapters 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10 |
Opens |
Closes Friday 9/8/2023 7:00pm |
Exam 3 CAMPUS |
Chapter 2 (renal and urinary tract diseases and findings) Chapter 8, 20 |
Monday, 9/18/2023 EVC Room 9209 8:30 am to 11:00 am |
Monday, 9/18/2023 RRC 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
UA Lab Practical ONLINE | Covers all UA laboratory exercises | Opens Thursday, 9/21/2023 7:00am |
Closes Friday, 9/22/2023 7:00pm |
Exam 4 ONLINE |
Chapter 11 – 18 | Opens Thursday, 10/5/2023 7:00am |
Closes Friday, 10/6/2023 7:00pm |
Body Fluid Practical ONLINE |
Covers all laboratory exercises concerning body fluids other than urine | Opens Monday, 10/9/2023 7:00 am |
Closes Monday, 10/9/2023 7:00 pm |
FINAL Exam Campus |
Covers all course material | Tuesday, 10/10/2023 EVC Room 9317 8:30 am to 11:00 am |
Tuesday, 10/10/2023 RRC 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
Admission tickets and prelabs are due by 8:30 a.m. of the day assigned.
Week One (Monday, 8/21/2023)
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Week One (Tuesday, 8/22/2023)
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Week Two (Monday, 8/28/2023)
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Week Two (Tuesday, 8/29/2023)
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Ch. 2: Renal and Urinary Tract Diseases and Related Urinary Findings Ch. 3: Metabolic Diseases and Related Urinalysis Findings Ch. 9: Microscopic Examination of Urinary Sediment Ch. 10: Atlas of Urinary Sediment |
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Week Three (Monday, 9/4/2023)
Lecture | Labor Day – Campus is closed today |
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Week Three (Tuesday, 9/5/2023)
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Ch. 8: Chemical Analysis of Urine |
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Week Four (Monday, 9/11/2023)
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Week Four (Tuesday, 9/12/2023)
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Week Five (Monday, 9/18/2023)
Lecture | Exam 3 on campus – see exam schedule |
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Week Five (Tuesday, 9/19/2023)
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Review of UA Material Clinical I: Microscope Competency |
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Week Six (Monday, 9/25/2023)
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Clinical I – Competency Assessment Testing for UA |
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Week Six (Tuesday, 9/26/2023)
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Week Seven (Monday, 10/2/2023)
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Week Seven (Tuesday, 10/3/2023)
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Week Eight (Monday and Tuesday, 10/9/2023 and 10/10/2023)
Exams | See exam schedule for BF practical and final |
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