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Specialties to know
Blood banking
Matching and issuing blood. High stakes, with a separate specialist certification.
Microbiology
Identifying bacteria and fungi and working out what will kill them.
Molecular diagnostics
Genetic testing, a growing part of the lab.
Cytotechnology
Reading cell samples down a microscope to find cancer early.
Laboratory management
Running the department, the budget and the inspections.