Role and Responsibilities:
MLTs are responsible for a wide range of crucial tasks in the clinical laboratory setting, including:
- Sample Collection: Collecting and preparing patient samples, such as blood, urine, tissue, or other bodily fluids, for testing.
- Laboratory Testing: Conducting a variety of diagnostic tests using sophisticated laboratory equipment and techniques, including hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, and immunology.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results through meticulous quality control procedures and instrument maintenance.
- Data Analysis: Analyzing test results, identifying abnormalities or irregularities, and reporting findings to healthcare providers.