3credit hour(s)Prerequisite:Math Skills 2 Alg + Reading and Writing Skills 2 Pre- or corequisite: (HLED 1111 or HLED 1117) Corequisite:MAST 1110 + MAST 1120 + MAST 1120L + MAST 1520L + MAST 1540 Introduces the Medical Assistant to their role in the clinic’s laboratory related to collection, testing, handling, processing and storage of specimens such as blood and urine, fecal samples and throat swabs. CLIA-waived tests, quality assurance and control, laboratory safety, patient preparation, and diagnostic equipment are also discussed.