What is a Histologic Technologist?
Cancer and other disease need to be dictated early. Otherwise they could spread and cause undue harm, including death, to the patient or animal. This is what histotechnologists do. The histology Technologist (HTL) prepares animal or human tissue samples for microscopic examination. Sometimes confused as histologic technicians, these technologists perform more advanced laboratory tests than histotechnicians. In the course of a days job, the HTL will perform some of the following: 1. Receive tissue sample or specimen from other team members 2. Mount the tissue sample or specimen on the slide 3. Stain the tissue sample or specimen with chemicals for emphasis 4. Perform microscopic examination 5. Identify the problem 6. Help in ensuring the integrity and quality of test results 7. Help in ensuring the safety of test and team members 8. Identify tissue structures, cell components, staining characteristics 9. Identify the reason for unusual test results 10. Perform routine preventive mainten
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