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Medical laboratory technologists conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
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To be a medical laboratory technician, you must have a high school diploma and on-the-job training, or complete a six- to fourteen-month program for technicians/assistants.
To be a combined laboratory and x-ray technician, you must complete a Combined Laboratory X-Ray Technology Program.
Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have an undergraduate university degree.