
1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
MT 495 Clinical Chemistry
var-7-10sh
Enzymology, endocrinology, biochemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins; metabolism of nitrogenous end products; physiology and metabolism of fluids and electrolytes; and toxicology as related to the body and diseases. The technical procedures include colorimetry, spectrophometry, electrophoresis, chromatography, automation, and quality control.
MT 496 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation
var-4-7sh
The composition and function of blood; diseases related to blood disorders; the role of platelets and coagulation. Manual and automated techniques of diagnostic tests for abnormalities.
MT 497 Clinical Immunohematology
var-3-6sh
Blood antigens, antibodies, crossmatching, hemolytic diseases, and related diagnostic tests. An in-depth study of blood donor service and its many facets such as transfusions, medico-legal aspects, etc.
MT 498 Clinical Immunology/Serology
var-2-4sh
Immune response, immunoglobulins, autoimmunity, and complement and related tests and diseases. Survey and demonstration of serological diagnostic tests.
MT 499 Clinical Seminar
var-0-6sh
Other courses which are not included in the above (such as orientation, laboratory management, education, clinical microscopy) and/or are unique to the individual hospital program.