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What is the abbreviation for Phlebotomy Technician?
What is the abbreviation for Phlebotomy Technician?
- CLS
- MLS
- CT
- PBT (correct)
What is the abbreviation for Cytotechnologist?
What is the abbreviation for Cytotechnologist?
- CT (correct)
- CLS
- MLT
- HTL
What is the abbreviation for Medical Laboratory Scientist?
What is the abbreviation for Medical Laboratory Scientist?
- CLS
- MLS (correct)
- PBT
- HTL
What is the abbreviation for Clinical Laboratory Scientist?
What is the abbreviation for Clinical Laboratory Scientist?
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What is the abbreviation for Medical Laboratory Technician?
What is the abbreviation for Medical Laboratory Technician?
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What is the abbreviation for Histotechnologist?
What is the abbreviation for Histotechnologist?
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Study Notes
Laboratory Staff Abbreviations and Certifications
- Phlebotomy Technician is abbreviated as PBT, a professional who draws blood for tests, transfusions, or research.
- Cytotechnologist, abbreviated as CT, specializes in examining cells from various body tissues to detect abnormalities, including cancer.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist is known as MLS; these professionals perform complex testing and analyze results for disease diagnosis and treatment.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, abbreviated as CLS, conducts laboratory tests that are essential in the diagnosis and management of diseases.
- Medical Laboratory Technician, abbreviated as MLT, supports laboratory work by performing routine tests and procedures under the supervision of a technologist or scientist.
- Histotechnologist, abbreviated as HTL, prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination, playing a crucial role in pathology.
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Test your knowledge of laboratory staff abbreviations with these flashcards. Learn the common certifications like PBT, CT, MLS, CLS, MLT, and HTL. Perfect for students in medical laboratory education.
