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Subject: diagnostic center Date: 23-May-2009 |
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| Question: I wanna open a diagnostic centre but have nill knowledge about the equipments n technique so if any one can suggest me the source or any course to get knowledge. | ||
| Answer: Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) also known as clinical laboratory science is an allied health profession which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease through the use of clinical laboratory tests. These tests help doctors to detect, diagnose and treat diseases. A Medical Laboratory Technologist conducts these tests by analyzing body fluids, tissues, blood typing, microorganism screening, chemical analyses, cell counts of human body etc. Medical Laboratory Technologists play important role in collecting the information, sampling, testing, reporting and documenting these investigations, determining the presence, extent or absence of disease and match it up with the required levels.
As an aspirant of medical laboratory technology, you can take up courses both at diploma and undergraduate level. The B.Sc. programme in medical laboratory technology is offered by different medical colleges/institutio ns across the country. The degree awarded is B.Sc.-M.L.T. The pre requisite for B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) is 10+2 with science subjects or equivalent examination from a recognized University or Board. Duration of the course is 3 years. There are also other certificate courses in lab technicians which needs 10+2 with science subjects as the eligibility. Courses are offered by colleges, universities as well as hospitals. The hospitals are usually affiliated with a college or university. The three main courses available in medical laboratory technology are :
Courses such as DMLT, B.Sc (MLT) are offered by large numbers of institutes in India. Here is a list of top institutes which are offering B.Sc (MLT) course.
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