Medical Laboratory Technician

In the era of modern technology, health care delivery system involves so many different personnel and specialties that the caregiver must have an understanding and working knowledge of other professional endeavors, including the role of diagnostic evaluation. Basically, laboratory and diagnostic tests are tools by and of themselves, they are not therapeutic.

In conjunction with a pertinent history and physical examination, these tests can confirm a diagnosis or provide
valuable information about a patient status and response to therapy. In addition to these, laboratory findings are essential for epidemiological surveillance and research purposes.