Define disease states, etiologies, identifiable characteristics, and vocabulary specific to course.
Correlate laboratory tests with organ systems, anatomical and physiological functions, patient clinical presentation, treatments, and common disease states.
Describe principles, methodologies, clinical significance, and reference ranges, as well as proper specimen collection, handling, transport, and storage techniques for common and specialized laboratory tests.
Course Description Presents the principles and methods used in testing for chemical components in blood and other body fluids including basic instrumentation.