Admissions Requirements

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Blood Bank Immunohematology:
Blood Banking includes the study of blood groups, compatibility testing of blood, preparation of blood components, selection of blood donors, prenatal testing, quality control, and blood bank regulations.

Clinical Chemistry:
Clinical Chemistry is the application of laboratory analytical procedures with the theory, principles, analysis and correlation of disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, and vitamins are examples of analytes measured by instrumentation in clinical chemistry.

Hematology and Body Fluids:
Hematology is the study of peripheral blood and bone marrow cells in order to diagnose various diseases. Automated cell counting and microscopic examination of blood smears assist in the study of abnormal conditions. Body fluids reviews cellular components found in urine and other fluids.

Immunology:
Immunology is the study of antigen-antibody reactions which occur in response to inflammatory, viral, fungal, bacterial, and neoplastic disease. Laboratory tests are used to detect immune disorders and monitor treatment.

Microbiology:
Microbiology is the application of laboratory tests for examination, isolation, and identification of fungi, parasites, bacteria, and viruses of medical significance. Antibiotic sensitivity is the most important function of clinical microbiology.