MLT115
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Fundamentals of Urinalysis and Body Fluids
HEALTH CAREERS
ICCOL
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the study of urine and body fluids. Course studies urine formation including function and diseases of the kidney. Main focus is on detection of physical, chemical and microscopic properties of urine in normal and abnormal states. Content also includes discussion of miscellaneous fluid analysis, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and fecal occult blood analysis. Additional practice on basic medical laboratory techniques will be emphasized.
Credit Hours
3
Course Credit Type
Occupational Course (OC)
CIP Code Classification
51.1004
Lecture Hours per week (full semester)
2
Lab hours per week (full semester)
2
Course Typically Offered
Summer
Department
Does this course fulfill a General Education Course Curriculum Distribution Area Requirement?
No
Is the course Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved?
No