Body Fluids

Catalog description

This course introduces the formation, function, and diagnostic significance of urine and other body fluids in clinical practice. Students will study urine, cerebrospinal, serous, synovial, seminal, and amniotic fluids, with emphasis on physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis. Laboratory focus on specimen collection, handling, and evaluation, preparing students to identify normal and abnormal components and correlate results with disease processes for accurate diagnosis and patient care. Quality control, pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical components will be covered.