BODY FLUIDS ANALYSIS AND TOXICOLOGY

By the end of this course, students will enhance their understanding of body fluid and urinalysis laboratory testing principles and procedures. This course equips students with the foundational knowledge for conducting urine and body fluid analysis. Topics covered include renal system anatomy and physiology, urine formation, physical and chemical urine analysis, microscopic examination of urinary sediment, urinary and metabolic diseases, and correlating abnormal findings with disease states. Additionally, the course explores the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, semen, synovial fluid, serous fluid, sweat fluid, amniotic fluid, and feces, emphasizing their clinical significance.