MTLBE Introduction Questions and Correct Answer

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MTLBE Introduction Questions and
Correct Answers
Medical Technology is aka

Ans: Clinical Laboratory Science



Application of natural, physical, and biological sciences to

the performance of laboratory procedures which aid in the

diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Ans: Ruth Heinemann (1963)



Branch of medicine concerned with the performance of

laboratory determinations and analyses used in the

diagnosis, study, and treatment of disease and the

maintenance of health

Ans: Anna Fagelson (1961)

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Auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the

examination by various chemical, microscopic,

bacteriological, and other medical laboratory

procedures/techniques which will aid the physician in the

diagnosis, treatment, and study of disease and in the

promotion of health in general

Ans: RA 5527 definition of Medical Technology



Works under the supervision of a pathologist or a licensed

physician

Ans: Medical Technologist



Laboratory classification based on OWNERSHIP

Ans: 1. Government
2. Private

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Laboratory classification based on FUNCTION

Ans: 1. Clinical Pathology
2. Anatomical
3. Pathology



Laboratory classification based on INSTITUTIONAL

CHARACTER

Ans: 1. Institution-based
2. Free-standing



Laboratory classification based on SERVICE CAPABILITIES

Ans: 1. General
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Limited


2. Special