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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ML 223 - Clinical Analysis IV Laboratory


Credit Hours: 1

This course involves the study and analytical practices of glucose, enzymes, renal systems, the hepatic system and lipids. Emphasis is placed on technical skills, laboratory analysis, testing and observation of both hospital and contrived patient samples.  Laboratory methods include urinalysis, fecal occult blood testing, and use of laboratory instrumentation to perform analysis of glucose, enzymatic testing and lipid profiles.  Students practice aseptic technique, collection and handling of patient specimens and must successfully demonstrate competence in skill assessment by performance under direct observation of the instructor. 

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

  • Discuss and follow the safety practices in the laboratory;
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze normal and abnormal clinical specimens using blood, urinalysis and body fluids;
  • Record patient data, evaluate specimen acceptability and analysis;
  • Perform testing with speed and accuracy;
  • Accurately record and report test results;
  • Maintain routine quality control charts;
  • List reference range of each procedure and demonstrate recognition of these abnormalities to the instructor and by flagging the abnormal values on the patient report;
  • Using the data obtained from laboratory analysis, identify patients showing abnormal values and relate to disease states;
  • Work cooperatively with fellow students to achieve objectives;
  • Successfully complete course competencies related to clinical chemistry.


Prerequisites: ML 122, ML 123, ML 124, ML 126 ML 212, ML 213, BI 147, BI 148
Corequisites: ML 222
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