CLINICAL LABORATORY
TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
CORRECT|GRADE A+
Describe the profession and any aspects which are unique to this profession. - ANSWER -Examine and
analyze body fluids and cells
What are the responsibilities of each profession? - ANSWER -Look for bacteria, parasites, and other
microorganisms
-Analyze the chemical content of fluids
-Match blood for transfusions
-Test for drug levels in the blood that show how a patient is
responding to treatment
-Prepare specimens for examination, count cells, and look for
abnormal cells in blood and body fluids
-They use microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment
-They also use automated equipment and computerized
-Analyze results and relay them to physicians
What specialties are available in each profession? - ANSWER Clinical Chemistry-prepare specimens and
analyze them.
Microbiology-examine and identify bacteria and other microorganisms.
Blood bank- collect, type, and prepare blood for transfusions.
Cytotechnologists- prepare slides on cells and examine for abnormalities.
What is the job outlook and salary expectations for each profession? - ANSWER - Increase by 14% by
2018 --Median annual wages of medical and clinical laboratory
technologists were $53,500 in May 2008
TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
CORRECT|GRADE A+
Describe the profession and any aspects which are unique to this profession. - ANSWER -Examine and
analyze body fluids and cells
What are the responsibilities of each profession? - ANSWER -Look for bacteria, parasites, and other
microorganisms
-Analyze the chemical content of fluids
-Match blood for transfusions
-Test for drug levels in the blood that show how a patient is
responding to treatment
-Prepare specimens for examination, count cells, and look for
abnormal cells in blood and body fluids
-They use microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment
-They also use automated equipment and computerized
-Analyze results and relay them to physicians
What specialties are available in each profession? - ANSWER Clinical Chemistry-prepare specimens and
analyze them.
Microbiology-examine and identify bacteria and other microorganisms.
Blood bank- collect, type, and prepare blood for transfusions.
Cytotechnologists- prepare slides on cells and examine for abnormalities.
What is the job outlook and salary expectations for each profession? - ANSWER - Increase by 14% by
2018 --Median annual wages of medical and clinical laboratory
technologists were $53,500 in May 2008
