MLS 4811 - Advanced Immunology and Urinalysis
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42745,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Hiba Ismail
Email: hmismail@ysu.edu
Course Description
4811. Advanced Immunology and Urinalysis. Didactics and Critical analysis of Immunological and Serological principles and analysis in the clinical laboratory and correlation to disease states. Web based lecture. Prereq.: Admission to the MLS Advanced Placement Online Completion Program. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Immunology and Serology in Laboratory Medicine by Mary Louise Turgeon 7th Edition. ISBN# 9780323711937 |
Urinalysis and Body Fluids by Susan King Strasinger 7ed. ISBN#978-0-8036-7582-7
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | 1-08/24/2026 Review of Renal Physiology/Intr. To Urinalysis Discussion #1: 08/30/2026 Quiz #1: 08/30/2026 | 1-08/24/2026 Review of Renal Physiology/Intr. To Urinalysis Discussion #1: 08/30/2026 Quiz #1: 08/30/2026 | |
| 8/31 | 2-08/31/2026 Renal Diseases- Glomerular Disorders, Tubular Disorders, Interstitial Disorders, Renal Failure, Metabolic Disorders and Urine Screening Quiz #2: 09/06/2026 Assignment #1: 09/06/2026 | 2-08/31/2026 Renal Diseases- Glomerular Disorders, Tubular Disorders, Interstitial Disorders, Renal Failure, Metabolic Disorders and Urine Screening Quiz #2: 09/06/2026 Assignment #1: 09/06/2026 | |
| 9/7 | Body Fluids- CSF, Semen/Vaginal Secretions, Synovial, Serous, Amniotic, Fecal Analysis | Quiz #3: 09/13/2026 MIDTERM Exam: 09/13/2026 | |
| 9/14 | Immune System Review | Discussion #2- 09/20/2026 Quiz #4- 09/20/2026 | |
| 9/21 | Immunoassay Principles, Immunoassay design instrumentation, Immunophenotyping | Quiz #5- 09/27/2026 Assignment/Case Study#2 09/27/2026 | |
| 9/28 | 6-09/28/2026 Bacterial/Viral Serology Quiz #6- 10/04/2026 | Quiz #6- 10/04/2026 | |
| 10/5 | Autoimmune Disorders, Tumor Immunology | Quiz #7- 10/11/2026 FINAL EXAM- 10/11/2026 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.