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Serous Fluid
Training Course Specifics
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Serous fluid production. Distinguishing transudates and exudates using laboratory testing. Gross and microscopic examination of serous fluids. |
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All laboratory staff and students |
Length of Course: 1 hour
Number of Exam Questions: 10
| Authors: |
Brent Wood, MD, PhD
Jana Roney, BS, MT(ASCP)
Adam R. Orkand, BA
Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD |
1 hour
| Accredited by: |
P.A.C.E. (State of California) |
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State of Florida |
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Describe the normal production of serous fluids and the mechanisms of formation of transudates and exudates. |
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Distinguish transudates and exudates using lab testing, and understand their significance. |
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Describe the gross appearance of serous fluid specimens. |
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Describe the principles of manual chamber counts, cytocentrifuge preparation, and Wright staining. |
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Identify the major types of normal and abnormal cells in serous fluids and their significance. |
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Overview
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Learning Objectives |
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Anatomy |
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Normal Production |
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Transudate |
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Exudate |
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Laboratory Findings |
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Clinical Causes |
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Gross Examination
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Transudate |
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Turbid |
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Hemorrhagic |
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Clot |
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Bile Stained |
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Chylous |
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Procedures
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Cell Count |
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Cytocentrifuge |
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Wright Stain |
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Gram Stain |
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Microscopic Exam
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Cell Types |
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Normal |
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Inflammation |
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Hemorrhage |
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Infection |
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Malignancy |
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Exams
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Exam 1 |
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Exam 2 |
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