Careers in the Medical Laboratory

Whether you are interested in becoming a pathologist or a medical laboratory scientist, ASCP has resources to help you understand the career, educational requirements, scholarship, salaries, and job opportunities available to you.

What is a Pathologist?

A pathologist is a physician with a medical degree who leads laboratory tests on body tissues and organ samples to determine disease and other diagnoses. Pathologists play a vital role in overseeing the processing and analysis of laboratory samples and providing critical information for patient care.

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What is a Laboratory Professional?

Laboratory professionals examine and analyze body fluids and cells. They may also prepare specimens for examination, test specimens, and analyze results. Laboratory professionals include:

Medical Laboratory Scientists
Cytotechnologists
Histotechnologists
Phlebotomists
Molecular Biologists
Pathologists' Assistants
Clinical Chemists
Technologist in Cytogenetics

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