|  |
Areas of Study, Medical Technology Program
Clinical Chemistry
The biochemical analysis of blood and body fluids for the detection of disease. Includes the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
Clinical Immunology
The study of immune responses in normal and diseased states. Includes the detection of antigens and antibodies in blood and body fluids in infectious and autoimmune diseases.
Clinical Microbiology
The isolation and identification of normal flora and clinically significant bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Includes antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Diagnostic Molecular Technologies
DNA and RNA technologies used in clinical settings, including cancer management, transplantation, infectious disease and genetic disorder diagnosis.
Hematology
The study of hemostasis and blood cell formation and function. Includes the diagnosis of coagulation disorders, anemias, leukemias and lymphomas.
Transfusion Services
Evaluation of laboratory results for selection of blood components for therapy, including human blood groups, HLA antigens, compatibility testing and donor selection.
Urinalysis
The chemical and microscopic examination of urine for the detection of disease.
|
