Clinical Serology-Immunology

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Basic mechanisms of immunity in health state and disease are discussed in this course. Deals with the principles involved in the different techniques used to identify the serologic markers needed for the diagnosis and monitoring of infections, immunoprolif erative, autoimmune, hypersensibility conditions as well as pregnancy. Emphasizes in the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic aspects of the clinical analysis, analysis safety rules, assurance and quality control that leads to precision and accuracy in the Serology Laboratory. Laboratory sessions provide students the opportunity to practice routine procedures in Serology - Immunology. TMED 4085 - Clinical Practice in Serology. One (1) credit. Pre-requisites: TMED 4075. In this course a clinical practice experience in clinical and serology area at an affiliated institution, is provided. The students will practice in a laboratory setting with patient’s samples, applying principles of clinical laboratory science to perform, analyze and report analytical procedures.