The student studies theory and practice of Blood Blank and Serology procedures at an affiliated clinical laboratory. Procedures in Blood Bank include preparation of blood components, type and Rh testing, compatibility testing, blood storage and preservation, transfusion procedures, neonatal testing procedures. Procedures in Serology include tests for autoimmune and infectious diseases. The student learns theory and practice in urine analysis at an affiliated clinical laboratory. Clinical laboratory instruction in test procedures utilizing reagent test strips and confirmatory tests is provided.
Emphasis is placed on microscopic identification of formed elements found in the urine.
Proper specimen collection and preservation is stressed. The student learns to perform tests on body fluids and is able to explain the principle of each test and how it is interpreted. 2 laboratory hours weekly. The student is introduced to the theory and practice of Clinical Chemistry at an affiliated clinical laboratory. Instruction and practice of manual and automated procedures is provided.