Basic Laboratory Techniques

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A comprehensive study of maintaining laboratory quality control in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, as well as College of American Pathologist on-site inspections and proficiency testing. Also, a study of laboratory skills as they apply to amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sampling, abortus tissue, blood, bone marrow and solid tissue samples with respect to transporting, preparing, culturing, harvesting, banding, analyzing, photographing, karyotyping and reporting final results of specimens. Students will also be instructed in fluorescent in situ hybridization techniques and computer imaging of cytogenetic specimens. Course Fee: $40.00