PURPOSE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
SOCIETY
 The main objective of Medical Laboratory medicine
has been to provide meaningful, accurate results
for risk assessment, diagnosis of conditions, follow-
up and monitoring of the treatment of patients.
 Laboratory medicine is an important and essential
part of the diagnostic process.
 It has to provide reliable data to satisfy the quality
requirements and expectations of clinicians.
PROFESSIONAL SUBJECTS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
 Clinical Chemistry- 20%
 Microbiology, Parasitilogy, Mycology & Virology-
20%
 Clinical Microscopy- 10%
 Hematology- 20%
 Immunology, Serology & Blood Banking- 20%
 Histopathologic and Cytologic Techniques,
Laboratory Management, Medical Technology Law,
Related Laws and their Implementing Rules and
the Code of Ethics - 10%
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEDICAL
LABORATORY SCIENTIST
- Studies blood cells, their numbers, and
morphology using a microscopic technique
- Analyze test results and enters findings in
computer
- Perform blood group, type, and compatibility tests
for transfusion purposes
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair any issues with
the equipment used in the laboratory
- Perform radiographic procedures at a technically
acceptable level
- Maintain quality assurance of the laboratory by
performing proficiency testing
- Reduce the potential for liability by following
established practices and procedures for
completing x-rays as requested by the physician
- Perform radiographic procedures at a technically
acceptable level
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
 Continue Medicine School
 Academe
 Research
 Clinical Laboratory
 Entrepreneurship
 International Certification
IMPORTANCE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE
Medical Technologist are one of the integral parts of a
health care system wherein they provide the following
services.
1. Assists the clinic physician in making a medical
diagnosis by accurately performing and reporting all in-
house laboratory testing procedures and obtaining
necessary specimens for reference
laboratory testing, as required.
2. Ensures accurate lab testing by personally drawing
specimen from patients and/or by giving clear, precise
instructions to patients for self-administered lab
tests.
3. Enhances the efficiency and accuracy of lab testing by
maintaining adequate laboratory supplies, by keeping
equipment in operational condition and by
maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory work
area.
4. Assists in the preparation of monthly statistical
reports by keeping accurate records on all radiographic
and laboratory procedures performed.
5. Maintains quality assurance of the Laboratory by
performing proficiency testing.
6. Performs radiographic procedures at a technically
acceptable level.
7. Ensures that the radiological unit contributes to
providing proper patient care by maintaining
appropriate supplies, maintaining the equipment in
operational condition and maintaining a clear,
orderly work area.
8. Reduces the potential for liability by following
established practices and procedures for completing
laboratory as requested by the physician.
9. Reduces the potential for loss of accreditation from
regulatory agencies by maintaining x-ray files in
accordance with governing regulations and procedures.
10. Contributes to a work environment that encourages
knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to
engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Red Blood Cells (RBC)
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 - is also called as Erythrocytes - Microbiology is responsible for identifying bacteria.
- has a lifespan of 120 days. - It is done through gram-staining. The gram is
positive if it is blue, and negative if it is red.
Platelets - Gram-staining is performed through the process of
VIAS. V for crystal violet (the primary stain), I for
- Also called as Thrombocytes
iodine (the mordant or substance that causes dye
- small and colorless cell fragments in our blood that
to adhere to an object), A for acid alchohol (the
form clots and stop or prevent bleeding.
decolorizer) and S for Safranin (the counterstain).
White Blood Cells (WBC)
Parasitology
- Also called as Leukocytes
- is the study of parasites.
- “the soldier cells”
- increased count of WBC indicates infection Immunology
5 TYPES OF LEUKOCYTES - is the immune system testing.
- Neutrophil Serology
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes - is the antibody testing.
- Eosinophil Clinical Microscopy
- Basophil
- is the analysis of body fluids.
Neutrophil
The different types of fluids in our body are the
- increased during bacterial infection
- cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Lymphocytes - Synovial fluid
- Serous fluid
- increased during viral infection - Sperm cells
- Urine
Monocytes

- largest type of Leukocyte in blood

- can differentiate into macrophages and 60% of the test in Clinical Microscopy is Urine. we test
conventional dendritic cells the:

Eosinophil - Urine’s color,

- power of Hydrogen/pH,
- increased during parasitic infections and allergic - Transparency,
reactions - Specific gravity,
- Glucose,
Basophil - Protein,
- WBC,
- increased in severe hypersensitivity reactions
- RBC,
PROFESSIONAL SUBJECTS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - Epithelial cells,
- Mucus threads,
Clinical Chemistry 20% - amorphous urates/phosphates
- bacteria.
- responsible for measuring the lipid profiles, fasting
blood sugars, enzymes, carbohydrates, creatinine,
triglycerides, low density lipoprotein, high density
lipoprotein and many more. Blood Banking

MICROBIOLOGY 20%
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- the different types of Blood are Type A, Type B,
Type AB and Type O.
- They are tested through anti-sera A (blue), anti-
sera B(yellow) and anti-RH(colorless).

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