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Medical Technology The application of biology and chemistry in the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases and other pathological processes.
4 Major areas of the medical laboratory Hematology, Immunohematology/Bloodbanking, Clinical Chemistry,
Microbiology
Important Functions of the Lab Analyze components of bodily fluids.
Isolation and identification of microorganisms.
Determine the status of the immune response.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Study blood components.
Perform pre-transfusion testing.
Develop and Evaluate data.
Aid the physician in the diagnosis & prognosis of disease process.
Determine an organisms resistance to antibodies.
Platelets (thrombocytes) 150 - 450 thousand
Blood Clotting (function) & Hemophilia (Malfunction)
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) 4 - 6 Million
Oxygen Transport (Function) & Anemia (Malfunction)
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2026 Science Chapter 1 – Test Objectives Study Guide 2026.pdf 2026-03-21
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Laboratory Science
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Medical Technology The application of biology and chemistry in the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases and other pathological processes.
4 Major areas of the medical laboratory Hematology, Immunohematology/Bloodbanking, Clinical Chemistry,
Microbiology
Important Functions of the Lab Analyze components of bodily fluids.
Isolation and identification of microorganisms.
Determine the status of the immune response.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Study blood components.
Perform pre-transfusion testing.
Develop and Evaluate data.
Aid the physician in the diagnosis & prognosis of disease process.
Determine an organisms resistance to antibodies.
Platelets (thrombocytes) 150 - 450 thousand
Blood Clotting (function) & Hemophilia (Malfunction)
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) 4 - 6 Million
Oxygen Transport (Function) & Anemia (Malfunction)
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