Specialist/Technologist, Pathology Subspecialties:
Blood Banking:
This is the process that happens in the laboratory to make sure the donated blood or blood products are safe before they are used. These products are used in blood transfusions and numerous other medical procedures. Part of Blood Banking includes typing the blood and testing it for disease.
Chemistry:
Chemistry is the science of matter, its properties, structure, composition, reactions, behavior, interactions and numerous changes that take place. It is often called the Central Science. It connects with natural sciences and physics.
Cytotechnology:
Is the microscopically interpreting cells to detect cancer and numerous other abnormalities. This often includes looking at samples from the uterine cervix, lung, body cavities and gastrointestinal tract.
Hemapheresis Practitioner:
They have the expertise of scientific principles, technical and procedures and laboratory tests that relate to the field of hemapheresis. They know how to manage and educate other members of the health team. Technically they can perform hemapheresis operations and take care of the necessary equipment.
Hematology:
Hematology is concerned with diagnosing, treating and preventing blood diseases and cancer. As well, Hematology researches these diseases. These diseases include sickle cell disease, hemophilia an iron deficiency anemia, to name a few.
Histology:
This is the study of microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. This is done by observing a thin slice of tissue under a microscope. Histological stains help to visualize and differentiate the structure beneath the microscopes.
Immunology:
This broad branch of biomedical science encompasses the study of all aspects of the immune system in every organism. It deals with the physiological, physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system in vitro, in situ and in vivo. Immunology can be applied in numerous areas of science.
Laboratory Management:
Is also known as a laboratory information system. This is a software based laboratory and information system that offers key features that support a laboratory's operation. Key features are data tracking support, workflow, flexible architecture and smart data exchange interfaces.
Laboratory Management, Diplomate:
Laboratory Management plays a critical role in protecting and preserving patient and staff overall safety. Some of the components are monitoring safe lab procedures and strong human resources within the lab. As well as quality management within the lab and monitoring analysis performed outside of the lab.
Medical Technologist:
This is an individual that exercise both technical and scientific functions in medical laboratories. Sometimes they are called Medical Technologists. They diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions that affect people.
Microbiology:
Refers to studying microorganisms. These microorganisms are microscopic, unicellular and cell-cluster organisms. It is researched currently and is continuously advancing.
Specialist/Technologist, Pathology:
This professional works in the medical field. They study the nature of disease, along with its causes, development patterns, processes and consequences. Pathology Specialists work within numerous medical health establishments.