CLS 401 - Hematopathology

Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: Yes Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

3 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 3-0-0
Prerequisites: CLS 201, CLS 251 is recommended, or instructor’s permission.

Survey of hematopoiesis, blood cell derivation, iron metabolism, erythropoiesis, physiological classification and laboratory investigation of anemias, leukocyte and platelet physiology and function, and disorders of phagocytosis. Key laboratory tests are identified with each area of assessment. Learning activities include computerassisted instruction, laboratory problems and correlation of clinical data.