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MLBT 250 - MLT Pathogenic Microbiology


6 Credit Hour(s)

This course will survey microbiology as it is applicable to a clinical laboratory. Procedures for routine specimen collection will be discussed and practiced. Normal flora and pathogenic bacteria will be identified by morphology, staining characteristics, growth on selective media, biochemical testing and serological methods. Basic theory in antimicrobial susceptibility testing will be covered. Principles of all tests will be studied. Study of viruses and chlamydia will be limited to the processing and handling of specimens for consultant referral and principles of serological testing. Normal and pathogenic parasites and fungal elements will be identified and procedures utilized for proper identification will be discussed.



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