3.00 Credits
The lecture and student laboratory introduce the student to basic hematology procedures; manual and automated CBC (complete blood count), which include red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hematocrit, hemoglobin, RBC indices, and WBC differential. Red and white cell kinetics, anemias, and leukemias are presented. Theory and mechanisms of hemostasis, clotting and fibrinolysis are explored. The uses of the microscope and blood collection are explored. (Formerly MT 451) Prerequisite: Admission to clinical (professional) component