Overview of the theory and practice in manual procedures for analyzing various body fluids such as serous fluids, synovial fluids, amniotic fluid, and urine. Correlations with normal physiology and selected pathological conditions. Hemostasis systems, their function, interaction, and monitoring; correlation of hemostasis assay results with various disorders; thrombosis and anticoagulant therapy; principles and procedures of routine and special hemostasis assays.