Medical Laboratory Technologist

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  1. cytogenetics
    the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes)
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
    Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
    Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science & Allied Professions, Other

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    Click on any of the Fields of Study listed below to find out more ...
  2. laminar flow
    nonturbulent streamline flow in parallel layers (laminae)
    Tools & Technology for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
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    •Agglutination viewers
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  3. chromatographic
    of or relating to chromatography
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  4. laminar
    arranged in or consisting of laminae
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
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    •Agglutination viewers
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  5. ultracentrifuge
    a high speed centrifuge used to determine the relative molecular masses of large molecules in high polymers and proteins
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

    •Bench refractometers
    Benchtop centrifuges

    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
    Blood bank cell washers

    •Cell washers
    Blood collection needle holders

    •Needle holders
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  6. analytical balance
    a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

    •Bench refractometers
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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
    Blood bank cell washers

    •Cell washers
    Blood collection needle holders

    •Needle holders
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  7. colorimeter
    a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
    Tools & Technology for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
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    Analytical balances

    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

    •Bench refractometers
    Benchtop centrifuges

    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
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    •Needle holders
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  8. serology
    the branch of medical science that deals with serums
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    •Centrifuges
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    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
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    •Needle holders
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  9. electrophoresis
    the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
    Tools & Technology for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
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    Analytical balances

    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

    •Bench refractometers
    Benchtop centrifuges

    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
    Blood collection needle holders

    •Needle holders
    Blood collection nee...
  10. blood agar
    a culture medium containing whole blood as the nutrient
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  11. hematocrit
    the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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  12. anaerobe
    an organism that does not require air or free oxygen to live
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  13. heterologous
    derived from organisms of a different but related species
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  14. spectrophotometer
    a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

    •Bench refractometers
    Benchtop centrifuges

    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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  15. stylet
    small needlelike appendage
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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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  16. dipstick
    a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level
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    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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  17. photometer
    photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    Blood bank analyzers

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  18. vacuum pump
    a pump that moves air in or out of something
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
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  19. histologic
    of or relating to histology
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
    Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
    Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science & Allied Professions, Other

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  20. scintillation
    (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
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  21. agglutination
    the coalescing of small particles that are suspended in solution; these larger masses are then (usually) precipitated
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  22. centrifuge
    an apparatus that separates particles from a suspension
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    Blood bank analyzers

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  23. anaerobic
    not using or dependent on oxygen
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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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  24. fluorescence
    light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength
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    •Centrifuges
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    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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  25. baccalaureate
    an academic degree on completion of undergraduate studies
    This includes Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses if they are available in your school.
  26. immunology
    the study of how the body protects itself from infections
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    Binocular light compound microscopes

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    •Agglutination viewers
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  27. histology
    the study of the microscopic structure of tissues
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

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    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
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  28. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    Benchtop centrifuges

    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Needle holders
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  29. incubator
    apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

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    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
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    •Needle holders
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  30. calorimeter
    a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
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    •Needle holders
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  31. homologous
    similar in position, structure, function, or characteristics
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    •Agglutination viewers
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  32. tourniquet
    a bandage that stops the flow of blood by applying pressure
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  33. internship
    the position of working for an expert to learn a profession
    These might include field trips, job shadowing, internships, and actual work experience.
  34. dialysis
    separation of mixed substances using a special filter
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
    Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
    Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science & Allied Professions, Other

    Fields of Study (What to study to prepare for this career)
    Click on any of the Fields of Study listed below to find out more ...
  35. hypodermic
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    •Centrifuges
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    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
    Blood bank cell washers

    •Cell washers
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    •Needle holders
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  36. lancet
    a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade
    Tools & Technology for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

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    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
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    •Cell washers
    Blood collection needle holders

    •Needle holders
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  37. electronic
    relating to or operating by a controlled current
    Repair and maintain electronic equipment.
  38. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
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    Bench refractometers or polarimeters

    •Bench refractometers
    Benchtop centrifuges

    •Centrifuges
    Binocular light compound microscopes

    •Compound light microscopes
    Blood bank analyzers

    •Agglutination viewers
    Blood bank cell washers

    •Cell washers
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    •Needle holders
    Blood collection nee...
  39. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
    A college preparatory curriculum may be different from your state's graduation requirements.
Created on Thu Jun 09 12:48:17 EDT 2011

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