MLT210

discuss quality control procedures and quality assurances used in hematology and coagulation testing.

discuss and interpret coagulation laboratory testing in relation to common coagulation disorders, differentiating between diseases such as von Willebrand’s, hemophilia A, and hemophilia B.

identify deficient factors within their respective coagulation pathways (extrinsic, intrinsic, common) based on the abnormal coagulation screening tests or disease state.

describe the process of hemostasis, including clot formation and dissolution, as it pertains to laboratory coagulation testing and screening.

differentiate between qualitative platelet disorders such as von Willebrand's, Glanzmann's Thromasthenia, and Bernard Soulier disease by describing the pathogenesis and genetics of each, and outline the methods used for the diagnosis of each.

identify the red blood cell morphology variation and list conditions that may be associated with each abnormal red blood cell morphology or combination thereof.

calculate and correlate the red blood cell indices to the interpretation of the red blood cell morphology.

utilize red blood cell indices calculations, red blood cell morphology, and other peripheral blood smear findings to identify and categorize common anemias.

prepare, stain, and examine the peripheral blood smear, utilizing proper microscopy techniques and slide handling for accurate results.

identify and differentiate normal white blood cell morphology, as well as the abnormal morphology found with infectious mononucleosis.

perform comprehensive blood smear examination by differentiating normal white blood cells, categorizing the morphology of red cells, white cells, and platelets, and estimating the cell counts with an acceptable degree of accuracy.

Communication, Reasoning

display positive professional behaviors, such as applying principles of laboratory safety, organizing workflow to minimize errors, and working cooperatively to utilize shared lab resources.

discuss the techniques and principles utilized in the automated complete blood count including hemoglobin, hematocrit, red cell, white cell and platelet counts, and erythrocyte indices.