Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, also called diagnostic imaging workers, operate special imaging equipment to create images or conduct tests.
Microbiology includes the study of both bacteria and viruses. Many tests in microbiology have been traditionally manual procedures. While some tests such as a rapid Strep or influenza screen can be done in 15-20 minutes, some cultures may take several days or even weeks depending on how fast the organisms grow.his section is also highly automated. The tests performed include hemoglobin, white blood cell counts, red blood cell counts, and white cell differentials, which tell the medical provider what types of white cells, are present in the patientâs blood.
Timing of tests may be based on increased and decreased levels of medications, drugs or other substances in the body. The age or gender of the person being tested may affect when and how often a lab test is required. Chronic or progressive conditions may need ongoing monitoring through the use of lab tests.