Laboratory Personnel Flashcards
RA 5527: A duly registered physician who is specially trained in
methods of laboratory medicine
Pathologist
Considered to head a clinical laboratory and monitor all laboratory
results
Pathologist
A person certified by and registered with the Board of
Medical Technology and qualified to assist a MT
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Failed to pass the MTLE but obtained a general rating of at least 70%
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Trained to draw blood either for laboratory tests or for blood
donations
Phlebotomist
describesthe act of removing blood from a patient using a needle
Phlebotomy
Puncturing the skin
Small quantities
Venipuncture, arterial
Larger volumes
Laboratory personnel who works with the pathologist to detect
changes in body cells
Cytotechnologist
Done by examining microscopic slides of body cells for abnormalities
or anomalies in structures (benign or malignant)
Cytotechnologist
Also referred to as Histotechnician
Histotechnologist
Responsible for the routine preparation, processing and staining of biopsies
and tissue specimens for microscopic examinations
Histotechnologist
They play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by skillfully processing tissue samples and preparing microscope slides for examination.
Histotechnology
Works alongside Nuclear physicians
Nuclear Medical Technologist
Studies the effect of toxic substances on the physiological functions
Toxicologist