3credit hour(s)Corequisite:MA 1020 + MA 1030 + MA 1092 + MA 1592 This course introduces skills, techniques, and applications for diagnostic procedures performed in a physicians office laboratory. Topics include: urinalysis, immunology, pharmacology, phlebotomy, patient and specimen identification, safety, infection control, collection procedures and equipment, specimen storage and transportation. Emphasis is placed on quality assurance and quality control.