MLAB 1211: Urinalysis and Body Fluids


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
Thursday
9/7/2023
7:00am

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)

Lecture

       We will cover handwashing, SDS, and Color Blindness Test

Textbook
  • Ch. 4: Urinalysis Clinical Laboratory Operations
Laboratory
Assignment
  • Prelab Assessment – Laboratory Safety #1
    Due 8/22/2023
  • Prelab Assessment Macroscopic Urinalysis#2
    Due 8/22/2023
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #1 Due 8/22/2023
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #2 Due 8/22/2023

Week One (Tuesday, 8/22/2023)

Lecture
Textbook
  • Ch. 1: Renal Anatomy and Physiology and Urine Formation
  • Ch. 7: Physical Examination of Urine
Laboratory
Assignment
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #3 Due 8/28/2023

Week Two (Monday, 8/28/2023)

Lecture

Textbook
  • Ch. 9: Microscopic Examination of Urinary Sediment
  • Ch. 10: Atlas of Urinary Sediment
Laboratory
  • Microscope Training (from Clinical I; print/bring to class)
Assignment
  • Prelab Assessment for Microscopic Urinalysis #3 
    Due 8/29/2023
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #4 Due 8/29/2023

Week Two (Tuesday, 8/29/2023)

 

Lecture
Textbook

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 

Laboratory
Assignment
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #5 Due 9/5/2023
  • Urinalysis Review (by Dr. Francisco G. La Rosa, used with permission/resource material)

Week Three (Monday, 9/4/2023)

Lecture Labor Day – Campus is closed today
Textbook N/A
Laboratory N/A
Assignment N/A

Week Three (Tuesday, 9/5/2023)

Lecture
Textbook

Ch. 8: Chemical Analysis of Urine

Laboratory
    • Laboratory 4.  This is an online assignment and is due Friday,
      September 8, 2023 at 11:59 pm. There are no study questions for this laboratory exercise.
Assignment
  • Prelab Assessment #4 Due 9/11/2023
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #6 Due 9/11/2023
  • Exam 2 – Online see schedule for dates and time. You must complete the practice exam before taking exam one. This is to ensure your computer and camera are working properly.

Week Four (Monday, 9/11/2023)

Lecture

Textbook
  • Ch. 8: Chemical Analysis of Urine
Laboratory
Assignment
  • N/A

 

Week Four (Tuesday, 9/12/2023)

Lecture

Textbook
  • Ch. 8: Chemical Analysis of Urine
  • Ch. 20: Automation of Urinalysis
Laboratory
Assignment
  • Prelab Assessment #5 Due 9/18/2023

Week Five (Monday, 9/18/2023)

Lecture  Exam 3 on campus – see exam schedule
Textbook N/A
Laboratory

   Lab 6: Urinalysis Automation

Assignment N/A

Week Five (Tuesday, 9/19/2023)

Lecture

Review of UA Material
Review for UA Laboratory Practical

Clinical I: Microscope Competency 

Textbook N/A
Laboratory
Assignment
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #7 Due 9/26/2023
  • UA Laboratory Practical – see exam schedule (online)

Week Six (Monday, 9/25/2023)

Lecture
Textbook
  • Ch. 11: Introduction to Body Fluids
  • Ch. 12: Cerebrospinal Fluid
Laboratory

 Clinical I – Competency Assessment Testing for UA

Assignment

Week Six (Tuesday, 9/26/2023)

Lecture
Textbook
  • Ch. 13: Serous Body Fluids
  • Ch. 14: Synovial Fluid
Laboratory
Assignment

Week Seven (Monday, 10/2/2023)

Lecture

Textbook
  • Ch. 16: Semen Analysis
  • Ch. 17: Amniotic Fluid
Laboratory
Assignment
  • Prelab Assessment #7 Due 10/3/2023
  • Lecture Admission Ticket #8 Due 10/3/2023
  • Additional resources (for your review):
  • Seminal Fluid Review

Week Seven (Tuesday, 10/3/2023)

Lecture
Textbook
  • Ch. 15: Gastric Fluids
  • Ch. 18: Vaginal Secretions
Laboratory
Assignment

Week Eight (Monday and Tuesday, 10/9/2023 and 10/10/2023)

Exams See exam schedule for BF practical and final
Textbook N/A
Laboratory  No laboratory exercises scheduled
Assignment N/A

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