Question

Which diagnostic services professional performs routine tests to examine samples of tissues and cells?
A) phlebotomist
B) clinical laboratory technologist
C) clinical laboratory technician
D) radiologist

Answer 1

Answer:

Professional that performs routine test to examine samples of tissues and cells is clinical laboratory technologist.

Explanation:

Clinical laboratory technologist is a qualified professional who is responsible for the study of biological samples, either fluids, tissues or cells, with the ability to detect alterations suggestive of any disease.

In some places they are usually called a cytotechnologist, and work together and under the supervision of medical pathologists. The objective of them is to make the cytological diagnosis of a disease.

The other options are not correct because of:

• A) Phlebotomist . He is in charge of finding an external vascular access, performing a phlebotomy.
• C) Clinical laboratory technician . Also perform routine medical tests, which do not require the knowledge of Clinical laboratory technologist.
• D) Radiologist. They are in charge of image diagnosis, through the use of x-rays, tomographs, magnetic resonators or ultrasound scanners.