通过使用精密仪器，临床实验室科学家（也称为医学实验室科学家和医学技术专家）分析血液，组织，细胞和其他体液，以提供对疾病的诊断和治疗至关重要的数据。他们与病理学家，其他医师以及其他专门从事临床化学，微生物学和其他生物科学的实验室专业人士紧密合作。
Through the use of precision instrumentation, clinical laboratory scientists (also known as medical laboratory scientists and medical technologists) analyze blood, tissue, cells, and other body fluids to provide data critical to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They work closely with pathologists, other physicians, and other laboratory professionals who specialize in clinical chemistry, microbiology, and other biological sciences.