CLS 354 - Urinalysis & Body Fluids

This is an interdisciplinary course that involves the formation, physiological importance, collection, transport, analysis, and interpretation of results obtained from non-blood body fluids. These include urine, CSF, serous fluid (transudates and exudates), synovial fluid, seminal fluid, amniotic fluid, gastric fluid, sputum, sweat, and stool. Fields of discussion cover physical (macroscopic) properties in health and disease, chemical analysis, and microscopy. During practical lessons, students will gain experience in the field of body fluid analysis through hands-on learning strategies.