Serous Fluid
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$99999.00
Course overview
Serous fluid production. Distinguishing transudates and exudates using laboratory testing. Gross and microscopic examination of serous fluids. Learning Objectives 1. Describe the normal production of serous fluids and the mechanisms of formation of transudates and exudates. 2. Distinguish transudates and exudates using lab testing, and understand their significance. 3. Describe the gross appearance of serous fluid specimens. 4. Describe the principles of manual chamber counts, cytocentrifuge preparation, and Wright staining. 5. Identify the major types of normal and abnormal cells in serous fluids and their significance.
Subject areas
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