BS Biomedical Sciences (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)

Long Island University - C.W. Post

Clinical Laboratory Scientists are highly skilled professionals who are qualified by passing the national certification examination and licensed by NY State to work in several departments of a clinical laboratory including hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, chemistry, immunology and molecular diagnostics (CLS generalist). They play a key role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and illnesses. Using sophisticated laboratory analyzers, CLS generalists perform tests that analyze cells, blood and other body fluids to detect abnormalities. CLS professionals are a vital source of diagnostic information to medical practitioners who use the test results to determine and monitor a course of treatment for patients.

School of Health Professions