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What is Medical Laboratory Sciences? |
| Medical laboratory sciences combines the use of sophisticated instruments and techniques with the application of theoretical knowledge to perform complex procedures on tissue specimens, blood samples and other body fluids. the tests and procedures that Medical Laboratory Specialist perform provide critical information enabling physicians to diagnose, treat and monitor a patient's condition.
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| Areas of Specialty : |
| There are thousands of different tests that are performed in specialty areas of the medical laboratory: |
| Clinical Chemistry: |
Conducts tests on blood and body fluid to detect chemicals, hormones and/or drugs. |
| Common Test: Blood Glucose (blood sugar) to diagnose and monitor diabetes. |
| Clinical Microbiology: |
Conducts tests on blood, body fluid and/or tissue samples to detect bacteria, fungi, viruses, and/or parasites . |
| Common Test: Throat swab to detect strep throat. |
| Hematology: |
Conducts tests to measure blood cells and to detect diseases/disorders of the blood. |
| Common Test: Hemoglobin test to detect anemia. |
| Transfusion Science: |
Conducts blood typing and blood compatibility tests. |
| Common Test: Cross-matching for blood transfusions. |
| Histology: |
Prepares samples of body tissue for tests to detect disease. |
| Common Test: Biopsy of a breast lump. |
| Diagnostic cytology: |
Conducts tests on cells taken from the body to detect cancer. |
| Common Test: Pap test to detect cervical cancer. |
| Clinical Genetics: |
Conducts tests on chromosomes, DNA and RNA from cells of body fluids and tissues, to diagnose genetic diseases. |
| Common Test: Amniocentesis and other forms of pre-natal testing. |
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| What does a Medical Laboratory Specialist Do ? |
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Medical Laboratory Specialists (MLSs) are health professionals with special expertise in medical laboratory. Members of this challenging profession are responsible for providing accurate and reliable laboratory tests for monitoring health and diagnosing and treating disease. With the rapidly expanding use of laboratory tests, the testing process has become progressively more diverse. A strong science background and expertise in molecular diagnostics are essential. In addition, the medical laboratory scientist understands proper utilization of laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment, appropriate specimens and sampling protocols, principles of measurement systems, use and maintenance of automated analytical systems, quality control of test results, and interpretation and correlation of test results with disease states. Medical laboratory scientists integrate their knowledge from the basic sciences and medical science to recognize problems in all phases of testing to identify problems (technical, instrumental, physiological), propose and implement solutions, and provide quality laboratory test results to clinicians. | |
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| Why become a Medical Laboratory Specialist ? |
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Medical laboratory specialist is a constantly evolving and rewarding career. The lab of today is far more complicated one than the lab of just ten years ago. As new discoveries advance scientific knowledge, the specialist's role will continue to change and expand. Even now, we can see the impact of future tests that may be developed for diagnosing such health problems as cancer of genetic disorders. Working in medical laboratory sciences is a fascinating career that combines science and technology with the opportunity to help people.
 
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