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cytogenetic technologist

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cytogenetic technologist,
an allied health professional who studies chromosomes. The cytogenetic technologist determines how specimens will be collected, transported, and handled for cytogenetic analysis. After receiving a baccalaureate degree, cytogenetic technologists complete a 1-year certificate program.

cytogenetic [si″to-jĕ-net´ik]
1. chromosomal.
2. pertaining to cytogenetics.
cytogenetic technologist a clinical laboratory scientist who carries out diagnostic testing, including culturing, harvesting, staining, photomicroscopy, and chromosome analysis. Academic programs preparing practitioners are approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences; certification is through the National Credentialing Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel. The address of the Association of Cytogenetic Technologists is P.O. Box 15945-288, Lenexa, KS 66285 (telephone 913-541-9077). The address of the National Credentialing Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel is P.O. Box 15945-289, Lenexa, KS 66285 (telephone 913-438-5110).


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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New & Emerging Health Care Occupations in Michigan Anethesia Technician Biomedical Engineer Technician Caridiac Technician Cardiac Catheterization Technologist Cytogenetic Technologist Enterostomal Therapist Genetic Counselor Hyperalimentation Technician Interventional Radiological Technician Mammography Technologist Polysomnographic Technician Vascular Technician Source: Michigan Dept.
Additional staff members include Deborah Zalepa, a nationally certified Cytogenetic Technologist, who will perform all cytogenetic diagnostic testing and analysis, and Dawn Van Hise, a Masters-level Molecular Biologist, who will serve as research associate under the guidance of Dr.
 
 
 
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