MLSC 3121U – Clinical Hematology II

Clinical Hematology II expands on hematology theory and practice with an emphasis on important blood disorders involving erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets. Morphology, investigative procedures and laboratory findings related to blood disorders will be examined. Current automated laboratory procedures relating to blood cell structure, function and morphology are examined and applied and their significance in the diagnosis of blood disorders is emphasized. The principles of hemostasis theory, including related bleeding disorders will be studied. Common laboratory techniques used in the diagnosis of these disorders will be performed. Correlation with clinical findings will be discussed, along with introducing the role of the transfusion laboratory in the provision of blood products to treat bleeding disorders.

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Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2461U and MLSC 2121U