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MICRB 151BHematology for Medical Laboratory Technicians

5 credits · Microbiology · Penn State

Blood cell identification and analysis. Related procedures for diagnosing normal or disease states of blood cells and coagulation. MICRB 151B Hematology for Medical Laboratory Technicians (5) This course is taken with (or before) MICRB 151E - Hematology Practicum. Topics include: hematopoiesis; measurement of red cells, white blood cells, and platelets; significance of hematology results in the diagnosis of hematological diseases; principles of coagulation and related disease states, with emphasis on common factor deficiencies and platelet abnormalities. Laboratory sessions focus on manual techniques, and microscopic identification of blood cells. A capstone project requires the student to research and present a patient case study to the class.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “[( BIOL 163 and BIOL 164 ) or BIOL 240] and all of the following: CHEM 202 and MICBR 150 and MICRB 201 and MICRB 202”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Medical Laboratory Technology, A.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list MICRB 151B as a prerequisite (1)