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Clinical Lab Scientist Outcomes & Career Options
Clinical Laboratory scientists supervise or perform laboratory tests that aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s disease. They have a variety of tasks including: microscopically examine blood, tissue, and other body substances; make cultures of body fluids or tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other micro-organisms; analyze samples for chemical content or reaction; and determine blood glucose or cholesterol levels. Clinical laboratory scientist also type and cross-match blood samples for transfusions.
Educational Qualifications
Job Outlook
Entering Salary
The average national income is $73,520 /yr, with the average California income being $77,550 /yr.
Career information adapted from:
- U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh