Introduction of MLS Profession

Question 1

under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician; passed the prescribed course of training and exam

Answer 1

Medical Technologist

Question 2

• A person shall be called to be in the practice of Medtech; renders the ff. services
  o Professional services for the purpose of aiding the physicians in the diagnosis
  o Study and treatment of the diseases
  o Promotion of health in general

Answer 2

Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 (R.A. 5527)

Question 3

person certified and registered with the Board as qualified to assist a MedTech and/or qualified pathologist

Answer 3

Medical Laboratory Technician

Question 4

section of the lab: body fluid components

Answer 4

Clinical Chemistry

Question 5

section of the lab: pathogenic microorganism

Answer 5

Microbiology

Question 6

section of the lab: performs routine and special tests on patients’ urine and fecal samples

Answer 6

Clinical Microscopy

Question 7

section of the lab: transfusion of blood testing

Answer 7

Immunohematology (Blood Banking)

Question 8

section of the lab: antibody studies

Answer 8

Serology (immunology)

Question 9

section of the lab: specimen collecting and preserving

Answer 9

Phlebotomy

Question 10

section of the lab: conduct and oversee lab tests on body fluids

Answer 10

Clinical Pathology

Question 11

examination of tissues taken from the body during a biopsy or surgery

Answer 11

Anatomical Pathology

Question 12

examination of the tissues w/ naked eye

Answer 12

gross examination

Question 13

examination of the tissue under a microscope

Answer 13

histology

Question 14

examination of loose cells under a microscope

Answer 14

cytopathology

Question 15

visualization of chromosomes using various techniques

Answer 15

cytogenetics