302412 (v.2) Laboratory Science 104

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:	10.0
Credits:	25.0
Individual Study:	1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	10689 (v.1) Biomedical Science 132 or any previous version     OR     301417 (v.3) BIO13 Laboratory Science or any previous version
Introduction to pathology and the role of certain disciplines in the diagnosis of disease. Pathology - disease characteristics, classification, causes, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment, Cellular injury and inflammation. Haematology - components of blood, haemoglobin structure and function, platelets and reticulocytes, cell counting, ESR, RBC, indices, blood film examination, haemoglobin, ABO and Rhesus blood groups and blood coagulation. Clinical Biochemistry - amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, water, electrolytes and mineral metabolism. Histotechnology - fixation, processing, microtomy and staining.