MLS 350 - Clinical Chemistry I

First part of a two semester clinical chemistry sequence. A comprehensive study of the methods used to determine the chemical composition of body fluids and how those changes relate to pathologic conditions. Operational maintenance and problem solving procedures on a wide range of instruments found in the clinical chemistry laboratory including advanced techniques. Includes testing procedures for a variety of analytes such as; carbohydrates, proteins/enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, bilirubin, creatinine and others and stresses data correlation, interpretation and quality control procedures. (3-3)

Requisites: Admission to Medical Laboratory Science Major (B.S.) program (Required, Previous).

Credits:4 cr

Session Cycle: Fall onlyYearly Cycle: Every Year