MLT 108 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course introduces the routine analysis and clinical significance of urine and other body fluids.

Course Topics:

Urinalysis
- Physical Aspects
- Chemical Aspects
- Microscopic Aspects
Other Body Fluids
- Physical Aspects
- Chemical Aspects

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Proper lab attire (refer to addendum)
Liquid impervious lab coat, gloves, and face shield (available in SCC Book Inn)

Grading System:
Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, how urine specimens are collected and physical properties of urine.
Perform and report urine chemical examination including the following analytes: glucose, ketone protein, blood, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite and leukocyte esterase tests in the laboratory.
Perform urine microscopics in the laboratory.
Describe tests performed on other body fluids relating them to disease processes.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021