MT 112 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

This course focuses on the theory and techniques in the examination of urine and other body fluids. Proper techniques in the collection and handling are discussed. Students will be introduced to the physical and chemical properties of these fluids as well as microscopic examination of sediment and the identification of cells and crystals. Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic urinalysis and body fluid analysis and correlate laboratory results in renal disorders and other disease states. 2.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 30.00 Prerequisites: MT 110 Clinical Laboratory Techniques, MT 111 Clinical Laboratory Calculations and Statistics, and SC 245 Anatomy and Physiology II/SC 245 Anatomy and Physiology II. Corequisite: None.