Where do they work?
There are six major areas of the laboratory in which clinical laboratory scientists may work:
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Blood Bank |
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Chemistry |
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Hematology |
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Microbiology |
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Immunology |
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Molecular Diagnostics
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They can also work in specialty labs such as:
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Flow cytometry |
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Genetics |
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Forensics |
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Tissue typing |
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Virology
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Many clinical laboratory scientists work in hospital laboratories and clinics. They also work in:
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Research and referral laboratories |
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Public health institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Forensic laboratories |
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Pharmaceutical laboratories |
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Physician office labs |
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Animal clinics
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Here are some additional areas of practice available to clinical laboratory scientists:
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Cancer research, cytogenetic or in vitro fertilization laboratories |
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Companies manufacturing laboratory computer systems, supplies, or equipment |
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Sales professional or technical representative for companies selling laboratory equipment and supplies |
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Forensic testing in state or national crime labs, including DNA testing, for evidence in criminal investigations |
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Paternity testing labs |
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Biotechnology, food and cosmetic industries
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