Urine and Body Fluid Analysis: CLS 426

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Urine and Body Fluid Analysis CLS 426

• University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Clinical Laboratory Science Program

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What is Clinical Microscopy?

• A study of the theory, practical
• application and performance of
• procedures used in the
• analysis of urine
• and other body fluids

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UrinalysisThen ...andNow
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Year Round Instruction

• Student Laboratory
• learn basic concepts and skills
• Clinical Rotation(s)
• further develop knowledge base and
• technical skills to a higher level for
• problem solving

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Varied Instruction

• Independent reading
• Small group discussion
• Case studies
• Lectures

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Varied Instruction

• Videostream
• Slides
• Computer-assisted
• Internet sites
• Clinical experience

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Course Goals

• Theory and techniques of analysis
• Microscope operation
• Accurate and efficient work
• Determine validity of test results
• Correlate results to physiologic conditions
• Effectively communicate
• Utilize clinical information systems

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Resources

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  problem solving!

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Grading System

• Theory component 60
• Technical component 40

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Theory Component

• 60 of your grade
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Worksheets
• Homework

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Technical Component

• 40 of your grade
• Laboratory performance
• Practical exams
• Identification of sediments
• using slides
• Technical evaluation

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Professional Behaviors

• Behavioral traits
• Attitude
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Team work
• Professional development
• Evaluated throughout the year

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• Satisfactory completion of
• CLS-426 requires

70 minimum
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Course Description

• Urinalysis
• Student Lab Rotation
• Clinical Rotation (I, II)
• Analysis of Body Fluid
• Clinical Rotation (II)

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Final Course Grade

• UA student lab 20
• UA clinical rotation 60
• Body fluid clinical rotation 20

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Goals for Student Lab

• Properly operate bright field microscope
• Discuss the purpose of examining urine
• Describe physiology and function of kidney
• Explain how urine is formed

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Goals for Student Lab

• Identify basic elements found in urine
• sediment
• Explain the significance of finding these
• elements in urine

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Goals for Student Lab

• Describe the principle of measurement used
• for the physical and chemical analysis
• Perform a complete urinalysis
• Correlate macroscopic results to
• microscopic results

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Theory Component (60) Theory Component (60) Theory Component (60) Theory Component (60) Technical Component (40) Technical Component (40) Technical Component (40) Technical Component (40)
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Exam 1 Colorplate ID Exam 12
Exam 2 Practical Exam 70


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Daily Schedule
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