Laboratorio clínico IV: Hemostasia, serología y b. de sangre

Whether you're looking to improve your clinical laboratory skills or seeking continuing education in operational and managerial aspects of a clinical lab, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to key areas, common techniques, and crucial pre-analytical variables for ensuring accurate clinical results. We blend theoretical knowledge with real-world case studies and informative posters to enhance understanding. This course is also valuable preparation for clinical chemistry licensure exams.

Delve into hematology with a detailed review of the principles and correlations behind commonly requested tests for evaluating both primary and secondary hemostasis. You'll explore:

• Bleeding time: Understanding the significance of this fundamental test.
• Prothrombin Time (PT): A deep dive into PT testing and its clinical relevance.
• Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): Exploring aPTT and its role in diagnosing various conditions.
• Thrombin Time (TT): Learning about TT and its applications in hemostasis assessment.
• Fibrinogen: Understanding the role of fibrinogen in blood clotting.
• Technical details of various measurement methodologies.

Master serology by exploring the fundamentals of immunochromatography and micro ELISA – widely used techniques in routine and specialized clinical labs. The course culminates in a review of autoimmune diseases detectable through laboratory testing, including:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Other rheumatological conditions.

Finally, gain a thorough understanding of blood bank procedures and the tests essential for transfusion medicine, including:

• Blood typing (blood group)
• Crossmatching
• Coombs test