MLSC 6616 - Blood Coagulation, Hemostasis, and Urinalysis with Laboratory

This course will cover the basic principles of hemostasis including the vascular component, platelet physiology and function, coagulation factors, fibrin clot formation, and fibrinolysis. Hereditary and acquired forms of hemorrhagic disorders and thromboembolic disease are examined along with the test procedures for their diagnoses and the initiation and testing methods of therapy. The course will also cover the physical, chemical, microscopic analysis, and disease states of urine and other body fluids. Laboratory fee; 4 credits.