HTEC 85A
Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory


Course Description

This course allows the student hands-on practice of the fundamental clinical chemistry topics presented in the co-requisite course, Clinical Chemistry I Lecture. Laboratory activities include solving laboratory math problems, performing and interpreting dilutions, evaluating QC data, and employing specimen suitability in the chemistry laboratory. Basic chemistry instrumentation will be used to measure a cross-section of analytes covered in the Clinical Chemistry I Lecture. Instrumentation includes Point of Care, spectrophotometry, Ion Selective Electrode, and high-performance liquid chromatography. Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished. Successful completion of this course and Clinical Chemistry I Lecture is required to enroll in Clinical Chemistry II Lecture and Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
39275 HTEC 85A 01 M······ 08:30 AM-12:20 PM Alex Febo S73

Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-01-04 to 2027-03-26.
Footnote:
HTEC D085A: To enroll in this class there is a selective admission process. For admission information email MLT Program Coordinator at MLTprogram@fhda.edu. This course is offered only once per year and is required for the MLT certificate or degree. Co-Requisite, must be taken with HTEC-85C. You must pass both 85A and 85C to pass either class.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 4.5
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Corequisite
HTEC D085C
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