Orientation to Haematology and Basic Tests (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- explain the general theory of haematopoiesis in foetuses and adults
- know reference values and clinical significance of diverse cell series in the most common haematological diseases
- describe the role of the BLS in taking of bone marrow samples, sample preparation and handling
- make a smear preparation, stain it with May-Grünvald-Giemsa
- take good-quality EDTA specimen for haematological examinations
- define B-Hb with point of care equipment, and define B-ESR
- make differential counting of blood smears and explain essential cell morphology findings (normal and slightly deviating blood samples)
- evaluate and explain red blood cell morphology
- define blood count using automatic cell calculators and Burker cell counter
- explain basics of automated cell counting
- evaluate what factors affect reliability of laboratory results in various stages of the work

Content (course unit)

Theory of haematopoiesis: production and regulation of blood cells, and their structures, functions, clinical significance
Basic haematological examinations, preparation of bone morrow samples, making of blood smears, and MGG staining
Microscopy of normal and pathological cells, cell counter, cell counter automations
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Prerequisites (course unit)

The student must have passed 7B00BB84 Basic Methods and Analytical Techniques before the course 7B00BC23

Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

The course includes training in the university of applied sciences’ teaching laboratory