This course introduces students to different types of specimens analyzed in the laboratory; including urine; stool (fecal); tissue; sputum; and other body fluids. Students will learn how to instruct patients properly to provide such specimens as required. Theoretical background and practical experience will be provided in the preparation of specimens for analysis. These procedures include specimen sorting; accessioning (data entry); checking specimen suitability; centrifugation; aliquoting; and delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory departments.