Transfers ToCSUDescriptionExplores advanced topics in clinical immunology and serology, specifically those that include performance of high complexity levels of testing in the department in a lecture format. Emphasis will be placed on the function of the clinical immunology and serology department, antibodies and antigens used in serological testing, adaptive and innate immunity, complement system, basic principles and procedures of serological testing, quality control function and interpretation, clinical significance of immune disorders, diagnostic biomarkers, and serological and molecular detection of infectious diseases. Students must have a non-expired California Department of Public Health/Laboratory Field Services granted Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License, and a non-expired California Department of Public Health/Laboratory Field Services issued Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license. 