What is a “clinical laboratory scientist” or “medical technologist?
A clinical laboratory scientist is an individual who performs and evaluates laboratory tests using a variety of methods. A lot of the testing is done using sophisticated computerized instruments. The results of these tests provide the information needed to diagnose disease or monitor treatment. It has been estimated that as much as 60-70% of the information used to diagnose and treat patients comes from the clinical laboratory.
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