302412 (v.2) Laboratory Science 104
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
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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. |
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