Lab Testing
About Lab Testing
A
medical procedure involves testing a sample of blood, urine, or
other substance from the body. Laboratory tests can help determine a
diagnosis, plan treatment, check to see if treatment is working, or
monitor the disease over time.
Laboratory tests check a sample of
your blood, urine, or body tissues. A technician or your doctor
analyzes the test samples to see if your results fall within the normal
range. The tests use a range because what is normal differs from person
to person. Many factors affect test results.
Why is Lab Testing important?
Laboratory
tests are often part of a routine checkup to look for changes in your
health. They also help doctors diagnose medical conditions, plan or
evaluate treatments, and monitor diseases.
Medical laboratory
testing plays a crucial role in the early detection, diagnosis, and
treatment of disease in patients. If a patient routinely submits to lab
testing, this may allow doctors to respond swiftly with preventative
treatment, which could save the patient time, money, and possibly
sickness in the future.
Who should take the Lab Testing Exam?
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Anyone who wants to assess their lab testing skills
• Medical Lab managers and senior executives
Lab Testing Certification Course Outline
1. Human Anatomy and Physiology
2. Microbiology
3. Pathology
4. Biochemistry
5. Bacteriology, Immunology, and Parasitology
6. Clinical Biochemistry
7. Hematology and Blood Banking
8. Histotechnology
9. Virology, Mycology, and Applied Microbiology
10. Medical Pharmacology
11. Histopathology and Cytopathology Techniques