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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-04 |
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HLP105AB
19984-20045 |
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0.50 Credit(s) |
1.50 Period(s) |
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Applied Urinalysis |
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Application of basic urinalysis techniques in the clinical/medical setting. Proper collection and handling of urine specimens. Includes urinary microscopics and confirmatory testing as delineated by specific scopes of practice. Emphasis on chemical testing and interpretation. Prerequisites: HCE105AA or permission of instructor. |
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Cross-References: HCE105AB |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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HLP105AB 19984-20045 |
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Describe the procedure to perform a complete urinalysis. (I) |
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Perform specific gravity on urine using the refractometer. (II) |
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Calibrate a refractometer using distilled water and demonstrate proper care and maintenance. (II) |
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Describe principles, sensitivities, specificities, and sources of error involved in any of the test systems found on biochemical test strips. (II) |
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Perform a confirmatory test on those urinary substances (sugar, protein, ketones, and bilirubin) which are positive on the biochemical screen. (II) |
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Perform a urinary microscopic. (II) |
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Correlate biochemical results with microscopic sediment results. (II) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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HLP105AB 19984-20045 |
Applied Urinalysis |
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I. Complete Urinalysis 1. Description 2. Need II. Analysis of Urine Specimens A. Specific Gravity 1. Refractometer 2. Normal values 3. Abnormal values B. Chemical screen interpretations C. Confirmatory testing 1. Types 2. Techniques 3. Interpretations 4. Sources of error 5. Care and storage D. Urinary microscopics 1. Sample 2. Microscope 3. Correlation with biochemicals |