Microbiology
Taxonomy Code 246QM0900X
Level III Area of Specialization
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246Q00000X Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
(1) An individual educated and trained in clinical chemistry, microbiology or other biological sciences; and in gathering data on the blood, tissues, and fluids in the human body. Tests and procedures performed or supervised center on major areas of hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis. Education and certification requires the equivalent of an associate degree and alternative combinations of accredited training and experience. (2) A specially trained individual who works under the direction of a pathologist, other physician, or scientist, and performs specialized chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological tests of human blood, tissue, and fluids. Also known as medical technologists, they perform and supervise tests and procedures in clinical chemistry, immunology, serology, bacteriology, hematology, parasitology, mycology, urinalysis, and blood banking. The work requires the correlation of test results with other data, interpretation of test findings, and exercise of independent judgment. The minimum educational requirement (for one of several certification programs in medical technology) is a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements, plus a twelve-month, structured, AMA approved medical technology program and an examination; or a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements and experience.246QB0000X Blood Banking
246QC1000X Chemistry
246QC2700X Cytotechnology
246QH0401X Hemapheresis Practitioner
246QH0000X Hematology
246QH0600X Histology
246QI0000X Immunology
246QL0900X Laboratory Management
246QL0901X Laboratory Management, Diplomate
246QM0706X Medical Technologist
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