MLS 602L - Urinalysis & Body Fluids Laboratory

(1 unit)

Introduces urine and body fluid analysis, including kidney anatomy and physiology. Covers physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids. Emphasizes quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory safety. Focuses on differentiating normal and abnormal findings and correlating results with normal physiology and disease states.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the principles and clinical significance of physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations of urine and body fluids.
2. perform analysis of urine and other body fluids (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial fluids) using standard laboratory techniques and correlate results with common disease states.
3. apply principles of quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory safety to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and safety of testing procedures and results.
4. identify pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical causes of error in laboratory testing.
5. apply laboratory safety practices by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), following biosafety protocols, and properly disposing of biohazardous materials.

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