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(1) An individual educated and trained in clinical chemistry, microbiology or other
biological sciences; and in gathering data on the blood, tissues, and fluids in the
human body. Tests and procedures performed or supervised center on major areas of
hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis.
Education and certification requires the equivalent of an associate degree and alternative
combinations of accredited training and experience. (2) A specially trained individual
who works under the direction of a pathologist, other
physician, or scientist, and performs specialized chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological
tests of human blood, tissue, and fluids. Also known as medical technologists, they
perform and supervise tests and procedures in clinical chemistry, immunology, serology,
bacteriology, hematology, parasitology, mycology, urinalysis, and blood banking. The
work requires the correlation of test results with other data, interpretation of test
findings, and exercise of independent judgment. The minimum educational requirement
(for one of several certification programs in medical
technology) is a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements,
plus a twelve-month, structured, AMA approved medical technology program and an examination;
or a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements and experience.
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Value Set SpecialistTechnologistPathologyProviderCodes 2011‑07‑26
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