Schedule
Mon-Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/13/2025 - 4/11/2025) Location: MIT CCTR 176
Mon-Wed, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/13/2025 - 4/11/2025) Location: MIT CCTR 188
Description
Anatomy, physiology and related pathology of the circulatory system with specific reference to the formation, function and identification of blood cells. Major emphasis is on the related theory and performance of hematological procedures such as sample identification, collection and preparation; automated leukocyte and erythrocyte counts; hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements; WBC differential; leukocyte and erythrocyte morphology; RBC indices; erythrocyte sedimentation rate; platelet count; reticulocyte count; and eosinophil count. Automated hematological equipment is included. Specific methodologies in common use in medical laboratories and quality control standards are followed. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in ML 104 and ML 105.