ML 123 - Lab for ML 122

Credit Hours: 1.5

This course stresses laboratory procedures designed to encourage development of basic laboratory skills in the use of laboratory glassware and pipets, the preparation of solutions and reagents, the use of balances and the spectrophotometer. The student will perform routine colorimetric determination and will report results in writing and by computer according to established procedures.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

measure pH, PCO2 and PO2 in samples with the Radiometer ABL Blood Gas Analyzer;
perform osmolality analysis with a Freezing Point Osmometer;
measure glucose in samples with the Beckman Glucose Analyzer;
perform the BUN determination using the Beckman BUN Analyzer;
perform the serum alkaline phosphatase determination;
measure calcium in serum samples;
measure serum bilirubin concentrations, both total and direct;
perform the serum inorganic phosphate (phosphorus) analysis;
explain the basic principles of automated analysis; and
perform routine chemistry analysis with the Beckman SYNCHRON LX 20 Analyzer.

Prerequisites: ML 112
Corequisites: ML 122
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