MLSOnline2: Urinalysis & Body Fluids
About Course
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the “liquid biopsy,” focusing on the production, analysis, and clinical significance of urine and other body fluids. As an MLS student or professional, you will bridge the gap between renal physiology and bedside diagnosis, mastering the technical skills required to detect metabolic and systemic diseases.
Key Learning Objectives:
Renal Physiology: Correlate nephron function with the body’s ability to maintain homeostasis and filter waste.
Analytical Mastery: Perform physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations with an emphasis on quality control and interference detection.
Clinical Correlation: Identify markers for renal pathology, such as glomerular disorders, tubular necrosis, and urinary tract infections.
Specialized Fluids: Analyze CSF, serous, synovial, and seminal fluids to diagnose conditions ranging from meningitis to gout.
Course Content
Renal Anatomy and Physiology
The Functional Unit (The Nephron)
Renal Blood Flow
Concentration and Dilution
Renal Function Tests
Acid-Base Balance
Disease States and Clinical Correlation
Pre-Analytical Considerations
Urinalysis
Other Body Fluids Analysis
Mock Questions
Course Library
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