Nov 20 2014 Scientific Session 304-113-14 Urinary Casts The Importance of Laboratory Identification

Kingsport, TN US
November 20, 2014

Course

Scientific Session 304-113-14: Urinary Casts: The Importance of Laboratory Identification

Program Area: Urinalysis/Body Fluid Analysis
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Contact Hours: 1.0
 

Description: This session will provide a review of the various types of casts that may be found in urine sediment as well as the disease states that may be indicated by their presence.  We will examine cast composition, and we will discuss how cast formation can provide a unique picture of the physiological conditions within the kidneys.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the major constituent which provides the matrix for urinary casts
2. Discuss the process of cast formation as well as concerns for proper detection and identification
3. Compare and contrast the various types of casts that may be formed
4. Recognize potential disease states that may be indicated by each type of cast

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/11/2014
Course expires: 
12/06/2014
Event starts: 
11/20/2014 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/20/2014 - 5:00pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Medical Laboratory Science Continuing Education Conference - Thursday November 20 2014
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Kingsport Center for Higher Education
300 West Market Street
Room 130
Kingsport, TN 37660
United States

Mr Steve Edwards, MS(CLS), MT(ASCP)
Assistant Professor, Lincoln Memorial University

Mr. Edwards has indicated he has no financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this CME activity

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

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