MLS - 515 Hematology II

The study of hematology is continued in this course in which students learn about coagulation and hemostasis and extend their knowledge of erythrocytes and leukocytes to the analysis of body fluids other than blood. Students will learn about megakaryopoiesis, hemostasis, coagulation, and coagulopathies. In addition, the chemical and cellular analyses of the following fluids will be discussed: cerebral spinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and seminal, as well as fecal analysis. Finally, students will learn how to differentiate between transudates and exudates as well the clinical significance of those analyses. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3