Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Number of Questions: 150
  • Exam Code: LAB5601
  • Passing Score: 45%

Exam Coverage:

  • Safety and Quality Control: Laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance.
  • Bacteriology: Identification, cultivation, and analysis of bacteria.
  • Virology: Detection and diagnostic techniques for viruses.
  • Immunology: Fundamentals of immunity, immunological assays, and laboratory applications.
  • Parasitology: Study of parasites, related diseases, and diagnostic methods.
  • Hematology: Blood tests, blood disorders, and their clinical implications.
  • Blood Bank: Procedures for blood collection, storage, transfusion, and testing.
  • Biochemistry: Chemical analysis of biological fluids and biochemical testing.
  • Hormones: Hormonal assays and their clinical relevance.
  • Urinalysis: Examination and interpretation of urine tests.
  • Mycology: Study of fungal pathogens and fungal infections.
  • Serology/Immunology: Serological testing and detection of antibodies.

Recommended References:

  1. Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries, Monica Cheesbrough (Latest Edition).
  2. Manual on Standard Operation Procedures, Sample Collection and Reference Ranges for Clinical Chemistry, Meliyanthi M. Gunatillaka (Latest Edition).
  3. Clinical Immunology and Serology, Christine Dorresteyn Stevens (Latest Edition).
  4. Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods, McPherson (Latest Edition).
  5. Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices, Denise M. Harmening (Latest Edition).
  6. A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, Fischbach, F. and Dunning, M.B. (9th Edition).

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