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title: Laboratory Technology
description: Laboratory technology focuses on the scientific instruments and procedures used to analyze biological specimens. Learners will understand clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology techniques, as well as quality control protocols required for accurate medical testing.
category: health-medicine
subcategory: medical-technology
difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced
url: /subject/laboratory-technology
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# Laboratory Technology

Laboratory technology focuses on the scientific instruments and procedures used to analyze biological specimens. Learners will understand clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology techniques, as well as quality control protocols required for accurate medical testing.

## Available Resources

3 Books • 4 Websites

## Websites

### 1. r/medlabprofessionals

A Reddit community where practicing medical laboratory professionals discuss certification exams, workplace issues, instrumentation, and career questions, offering peer recommendations and real-world advice not typically found in formal coursework.

**Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free

**Link:** https://www.reddit.com/r/medlabprofessionals/

**Tags:** laboratory-technology, medical-technology, community, career-advice

### 2. LabCE.com

A continuing-education platform for medical laboratory professionals offering courses, exam simulators, and interactive case studies across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and blood banking, with credits accepted toward ASCP and state license renewal requirements.

**Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free

**Link:** https://www.labce.com/

**Tags:** laboratory-technology, medical-technology, continuing-education, certification

### 3. labmanager.com

Lab Manager is an online resource for laboratory professionals, offering news, expert articles, and product reviews on lab equipment, instrumentation, and overall laboratory operations.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free

**Link:** https://labmanager.com

**Tags:** websites, health-medicine, medical-technology

### 4. ascp.org

ASCP.org is the site of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, a professional association for laboratory professionals. It offers certification information and exams, continuing education, career resources, events, journals, and guidance on standards and practice in clinical laboratory science.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free

**Link:** https://ascp.org

**Tags:** websites, health-medicine, medical-technology

## Books

### 1. Clinical Laboratory Science: Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications

**Author:** Mary Louise Turgeon

A discipline-by-discipline textbook covering core clinical laboratory concepts, procedures, and applications, including safety, phlebotomy, quality assessment, automation, and point-of-care testing, aligned with CLSI standards for clinical laboratory science and technician programs.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid

**Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323225454?tag=edmonddante07-20

**Tags:** books, health-medicine, medical-technology

### 2. Medical Laboratory Science Review

**Author:** Robert R. Harr

An exam-prep book with more than 3,200 multiple-choice practice questions covering chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking, designed to help medical laboratory technician and scientist students prepare for certification and licensure examinations.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid

**Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0803628285?tag=edmonddante07-20

**Tags:** books, health-medicine, medical-technology

### 3. Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry

**Author:** Carl A. Burtis, Edward R. Ashwood, David E. Bruns

A comprehensive textbook covering clinical chemistry fundamentals for laboratory professionals, including analytical methods, instrumentation, and disease-related biomarkers. Includes chapter review questions and over 500 illustrations, providing foundational knowledge needed for entry-level clinical laboratory practice.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid

**Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0721638651?tag=edmonddante07-20

**Tags:** books, health-medicine, medical-technology

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