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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:
 

  1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, how urine specimens are collected and physical properties of urine.
  2. Perform and report urine chemical examination including the following analytes: glucose, ketone protein, blood, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite and leukocyte esterase tests in the laboratory.
  3. Perform urine microscopics in the laboratory.
  4. 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

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
2021-2022