The medical laboratory technicians are the ones who do the blood collection and perform the various diagnostic tests by analyzing body fluids like blood, saliva, and urine, tissues, microorganism screening, chemical analyses, and cell counts of the human body. A diploma helps gain a better position in the laboratory workflow. The tests that lab technicians conduct assist doctors in verifying the causes of an illness, making medical decisions, and determining treatment options. Some of the areas in which medical lab technicians specialize include: Microbiology Hematology Blood banking Immunology Clinical chemistry Molecular biology Cytotechnology Histotechnology Job Description Setting up and sanitizing laboratories Preparing specimens Matching blood compatibility for transfusions Analyzing fluid chemical content Collecting blood samples and examine immune system elements Handling sophisticated laboratory equipment, including cell counters, microscopes, and automated analyzers