May 03, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PPAT 8010 - Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

The student will rotate through the sections of the clinical laboratory as follows: (a) Hematology learn how to evaluate electronic differential counts and how to evaluate peripheral smears; (b) Microbiology, learn proper specimen collection/preservation techniques and how to interpret Gram stains; (c) Chemistry/Special Chemistry, learn how to interpret chemistry tests in the clinical context; (d) Serology, learn about interpretation/indications for serologic tests; and (e) Blood Bank, learn about pretransfusion testing, indications for T/S vs. T/X match, and proper blood product handling and storage. Procedures and skills include: (a) Learn about handling of cytology/histology specimens and how to perform simple gross tissue examinations; (b) Learn basics of histology and routing cytology and (c) Observe FNA procedures and understand the indications.

Credit Hours: 2-4



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