CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND CLINICAL SEROLOGY

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This course includes the science of immunology and serology through the study of theories and processes related to the body’s natural defenses. They include the immune response, the principles of antigen -antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures, as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety. Serological procedures used to assist in the detection or diagnosis of certain diseases will be presented. Emphasis will be given to the correlation of laboratory results with probable patient conditions. The student will learn basic techniques that apply to the area of immunology and serology. The course consists of 30 hours of lecture and 15 hours of laboratory. MTEC 409 CLINICAL LABORATORY PRACTICE - SEROLOGY 1 CREDIT In this practice rotation the student will learn the serological procedures currently used in the diagnosis of conditions. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of handling the equipment used to perform the samples, quality control and safety in the clinical laboratory. The student will have the opportunity to work with automated equipment that performs special tests and information systems in the clinical laboratory.