Play an important role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of complex diseases when you begin a career in pathology and lab science. Here are just a few of the websites that we feel will help you to understand what professionals in this field do.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science:
www.ascls.org
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) is the pre-eminent organization for clinical laboratory science practitioners. This organization provides dynamic leadership and vigorously promotes all aspects of clinical laboratory science practice, education and management to ensure excellent, accessible, cost-effective laboratory services for the consumers of health care. Membership is open to all persons certified or engaged in the practice and/or education process of clinical laboratory science, including those with an active interest in supporting the purposes and goals of this Society.
American Society for Clinical Pathology:
www.ascp.org
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is a not-for-profit medical society organized exclusively for educational, scientific and charitable purposes. The mission of the American Society for Clinical Pathology is to provide excellence in education, certification and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals. The ASCP's membership consists of 11,000 pathologists and other physicians and more than 129,000 laboratory professionals including doctoral level Laboratory Scientists, Medical Technologists, Cytotechnologists, Histotechnologists, Histologic Technicians, Phlebotomists and Medical Laboratory Technicians.
Michigan Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences:
www.mscls.org
The Michigan Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) is a state-wide constituent society of American Society of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ASCLS).
Diagnostic Detectives — The Medical Lab Professions:
www.medlabcareers.msu.edu
This website is a clearing house of information for individuals looking for specific information on pathology and laboratory careers. It is a great start for information.
We hope that you have enjoyed learning more about careers in pathology and lab service and that you have seen for yourself the benefits involved in being a diagnostic detective.
