Hematology I Lab

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This course presents the application of introductory Hematology laboratory skills that include basic laboratory techniques and procedures; the study of the origin, formation, and differentiation of blood formed elements, and an introduction to the process of hemostasis. Included are techniques (manual and automated) used in evaluating red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and normal white blood cell differentials. Reticulocytes, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and the basic coagulation screening tests prothrombin time (INR), and activated partial thromboplastin time are also included.