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Labcluster Clinical Biology 224552/3518/2526/1/39
Study guide

Labcluster Clinical Biology 2

24552/3518/2526/1/39
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Science, programme stage 2
    Specialisation:
    • Medical Laboratory Science
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Appels Ann, Feyens Anne-Marie, Gintelenberg Elke, Van de Velde Brigitte
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 156,00 hours

Prerequisites

(to be taken together with Hemotology 2 OR previously registered for Hemotology 2) AND (to be taken together with Medical Microbiology OR previously registered for Medical Microbiology) AND (having passed, or having a deliberated/tolerated mark for Labcluster Clinical Biology 1 AND having passed, or having a deliberated/tolerated mark for Labcluster Biology).

Learning outcomes (list)

Lab engineer - Job analysis and Planning Lab activities
prepares for the practical sessions of haematological experiments.
identifies micro-organisms.
describes and interprets tests (Rhesus, ABO, Coombs) including problems in pregnancies.
prepares for practical sessions of medical microbiological experiments.
Lab engineer - Execution of laboratory activities
executes isolation techniques of micro-organisms.
identifies micro-organisms.
executes an antibiogram according to the dilution and diffusion method.
executes haematological tests (Rhesus, ABO, Coombs, foetal cells).
executes a blood collection on an artificial arm and bears the pre-analytical conditions in mind.
executes practice coagulations.
Lab engineer - Processing and Interpretation
calculates foetal cells as part of pregnancy and blood types.
interprets practice coagulations.
identifies abnormal non-white blood cells and abnormal red blood cells.
interprets the executed antibiogram.
interprets the result of serologic tests.
Lab engineer - Reports
reports clear and correct, using the proper biomedical professional terminology.
processes results in a scientific report.
reports clearly and correctly, using the applicable medical microbiological professional terminology.
formulates principles, procedures and interpretations of the laboratory work.
Lab engineer - Quality and safety
acts according to the prescribed haematological safety and waste-disposal rules.
acts according to the prescribed medical microbiological safety and waste-disposal rules.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning
Lectures and / or tutorials
Practicum76,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours80,00 hours
Workplace training and / or internship

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test once during class weeks25,00Deeltoets Lab Hematologie 2. De totale examentijd voor deze kennis- en inzichtstoets bestaat uit de voorziene tijd voor deze toets plus ¼ extra examentijd voor alle studenten. De extra examentijd als individuele aanpassing is hierbij dus inbegrepen.
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test once during class weeks25,00Deeltoets Lab Microbiologie 2. De totale examentijd voor deze kennis- en inzichtstoets bestaat uit de voorziene tijd voor deze toets plus ¼ extra examentijd voor alle studenten. De extra examentijd als individuele aanpassing is hierbij dus inbegrepen.
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)50,00Gedragsobservatie en verslagen van beide onderdelen