NUCC taxonomy code
Pathology Technician
246R00000X
IndividualTechnologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Grouping
- Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Classification
- Technician, Pathology
- Specialization
- None
Definition
An individual with knowledge of specific techniques and instruments who performs all of the routine tests in a medical laboratory and who has the ability to discriminate between similar factors that directly affect procedures and results.
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