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Clinical Laboratory Science Internet Resources

Clinical Laboratory Science Internet Resources Web site is a meta collection of annotated links covering the clinical laboratory science and laboratory medicine disciplines and is intended as an online resource to healthcare professionals, students and other interested individuals.

Page Last Modified: January 5, 2009. Please contact me at - lc05@txstate.edu if you find any broken links, or if you have any suggestions for this web site. Thank you!

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[Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Resources] [Body Fluids/UA Resources] [Case Studies & Tutorials] [Chemistry Resources] [Cytogenetics Resources] [Cytopathology Resources] [Dictionaries & Encyclopedia ] [Discussion Lists] [Education Resources] [Electronic Journals] [Flow Cytometry Resources] [Forensic Resources] [Hematology Resources] [Hemostasis & Coagulation Topics] [Immunology Resources] [Information Technology - Informatics Resources] [Lab Ergonomics] [Lab Management Resources] [Lab Safety Resources] [Microbiology Resources] [Molecular Diagnostics Resources] [Mycology Resources] [Nuclear Medicine Resources] [Parasitology Resources] [Phlebotomy Resources] [Point-of-Care Testing Resources] [Professional Associations and Organizations] [Statistics Resources] [Student Resources] [Student Review Questions] [Virology Resources] [Other Related Links] [Web Rings]

  • Continuing education for medical technologists, medical lab technicians, and clinical laboratory science students

  • LabCE.com offers online continuing education courses that fulfill ASCP, AMT, and NCA recertification requirements, as well state license renewal needs. Over 40 courses are available with more than 70 CE hours. All courses are approved by ASCLS for P.A.C.E. credits. Our courses are affordable and convenient for clinical laboratory personnel. Go to http://www.LabCE.com for more information.

  • Histology World : This is a fun, educational histology site. There are histology quizzes, a histology-word-of-the-day, photomicrographs, trivia, test bank, lots of educational histology games, among other goodies. Enjoy.

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    Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Internet Resources


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    Body Fluids and Urinalysis Internet Resources
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    Chemistry Internet Resources
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    Cytogenetics Internet Resources
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    Cytopathology Internet Resources
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    Dictionaries & Encyclopedia [Back to Top of Page]

    Discussion Lists Online
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    Education Internet Resources

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    Electronic Journals [Back to Top of Page]

    Flow Cytometry Internet Resources
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    Forensic Internet Resources
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    Hematology Internet Resources
    Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Leukemia and Lymphoma Internet Resources
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    Anemia Internet Resources

    Lead and Iron Poisoning

    Pediatric Hematology

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    Hemostasis & Coagulation Topics

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    Immunology Internet Resources [Back to Top of Page]

    Information Technology - Informatics Internet Resources [Back to Top of Page]

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    Laboratory Management Internet Resources [Back to Top of Page]

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    Microbiology Internet Resources


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    Recommended Reading

    General Microbiology

    Anaerobic Organisms Nonfermentative Gram-Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli

    Meningitis and Other Infections of the Central Nervous System

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    Opportunistic Infections

    Emerging Infectious Diseases

    Infection Control

    Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract

    • Group A Strep Page beta-streptococcal disease resource page.
    • Fact Sheet description of group A Streptococcal infections: NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
    • beta streptococcus group A : Information on this microorganism from the Rockefeller Institute.
    • Streptococcus : Basic description of the streptococci from The Rockefeller University's Laboratory of Bacterial Pathogenesis and Immunology
    • Group A Strep descriptions of the various manifestations of streptococcal infections - Queens Hospital, London, England.
    • Causes for sore throat other than group A streptococcus.
    • Chapter 19 Upper Respiratory Tract Infection - Lecture by Dr. Sridhar Ramaswamy, M.D., New York Presbyterian Health Care, University of Columbia.
    Infections of the Lower Respiratory Tract

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    Infections of the Genital Tract

    Infections of the Urinary Tract

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    Gastrointestinal Tract Infections

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    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

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    Wound Infections

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    Mycology Internet Resources

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    Virology Internet Resources

    Molecular Diagnostics

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    Nuclear Medicine Internet Resources
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology Resources WebSite : Case studies, Images and Teaching Files, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, References, Education and Training Programs, Pathology, Professional Organizations and much more.
    • NucMed Links : A site linking the nuclear medicine community. Lots of good resources here.
    • NUCMEDNET : Educational resources for consumers and patients seeking nuclear medicine services.
    • British Nuclear Medicine Society : The BNMS is the only independent forum in the UK devoted to all aspects of Nuclear Medicine. Its membership includes the clinicians dealing with the medical speciality, clinical scientists, radiopharmacists, other scientists, nuclear medicine technologists and nurses.
    • Society of Nuclear Medicine : Advancing Molecular Imaging. SNM strives to be the preeminent organization responsible for providing comprehensive national and regional continuing education programs to physicians, physician trainees, and other health professionals who perform or provide nuclear medicine services.
    • MIR Nuclear Medicine Teaching File : Case studies from Mallinckrodt Insitute of Radiology, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

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    Parasitology Internet Resources [Back to Top of Page]

    Phlebotomy Internet Resources [Back to Top of Page]

    Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Internet Resources [Back to Top of Page]

    Professional Associations and Organizations
    • American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science : ASCLS is a professional society for clinical laboratory science practitioners. ASCLS is the premier organization for the clinical laboratory science profession. Click here to see the Society's mission and vision statements.

    • Academy of Medical Laboratory Science : The AMLS is an academic body representing the majority of Medical Laboratory Scientists in Ireland. It functions as the Designated Authority with the approval of the Minister of Health and Children, in evaluating the education and training necessary to practise medical laboratory science in Ireland. Membership or eligibility for membership of the A M L S is a requirement to practise in the profession in Ireland .
    • American Academy of Forensic Sciences : AAFS is a nonprofit professional society, organized in 1948, dedicated to the application of science and law.
    • American Association of Bioanalysts : AAB is a national professional association that represents the interests of: bioanalysts (clinical laboratory directors, owners, managers and supervisors) medical technologists, laboratory technicians, and physician office laboratory technicians.
    • American Association of Blood Banks : Established in 1947, the AABB is an international association of blood banks, including hospital and community blood centers, transfusion and transplantation services and individuals involved in activities related to transfusion and transplantation medicine.
    • American Association for Clinical Chemistry : AACC is an international association of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines.
    • American Association for Healthcare Professionals (AAHP) : American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals is a voluntary, nongovernmental, national certification agency established to recognize those practitioners who have attained a standard of knowledge through structured programs or work experience. ACA is committed to meeting the changing and dynamic needs of the healthcare environment by offering examinations to practitioners to validate one or several skill areas. ACA is dedicated to providing high quality professionals to healthcare employers and consumers.
    • American Association of Pathologists' Assistants : Founded in 1972, the AAPA has continued to grow and is the world's only professional organization for pathologists' assistants.
    • American Association of Physician Offices and Laboratories : AAPOL is a national educational organization dedicated to serving the needs of office-based healthcare professionals to improve the quality of their lab work and environment.
    • American Association of Tissue Banks : AATB is a scientific, not-for-profit, peer group organization founded in 1976 to facilitate the provision of transplantable cells and tissues of uniform high quality in quantities sufficient to meet national needs.
    • American Health Information Management Association : AHIMA is the dynamic professional association that represents more than 40,000 specially educated health information management professionals who work throughout the healthcare industry.
    • American Biological Safety Association : ABSA was founded in 1984 to promote biosafety as a scientific discipline and serve the growing needs of biosafety professionals throughout the world. Its goals are to provide a professional association that represents the interests and needs of practitioners of biological safety, and to provide a forum for the continued and timely exchange of biosafety in formation.
    • American Chemical Society : ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Homepage. This site provides resources, information and announcements on the divisions activities, awards, nominations, and member benefits.
    • American Medical Informatics Association : Advancing health care though information technology. AMIA, Bethesda, Maryland.
    • American Medical Technologists : AMT is a national agency that certifies health practitioners in the clinical laboratory sciences and related healthcare areas.
    • American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science - Find hyperlink at the top of this list.
    • American Society for Clinical Pathology : The ASCP is a not-for-profit medical society organized exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. Its mission is to promote the public health and safety by the appropriate application of pathology and laboratory medicine and to serve as the national resource to enhance the quality of pathology and laboratory medicine, primarily by developing comprehensive educational programs and materials.
    • American Society of Cytopathology : ASC, founded in 1951, is distinguished national professional society of physicians, cytotechnologists and scientists who are dedicated to the cytologic method of diagnostic pathology.
    • American Society for Cytotechnology : ASCT is a professional organization whose goal it is to enhance the role of Cytotechnologists in the health care system.
    • American Society of Hematology : ASH represents over 10,000 clinicians and scientists committed to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.
    • American Society for Microbiology : ASM is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. ASM represents 24 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.
    • American Society of Parasitologists : The ASP is a diverse group of over 1500 scientists from industry, government, and academia who are interested in the study and teaching of parasitology.
    • American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians : Founded in 1983, ASPT is the second oldest certifying agency of Phlebotomy. Although testing and certification is one of the organization's most valuable functions, ASPT. does more than just certify trained Phlebotomists. The society provides materials for continuing education home study, provides a membership newsletter, develops cross-training programs, and approves training programs and their instructors.
    • American Society for Virology : ASV is a forum for investigators of human, animal, insect, plant, fungal, and bacterial viruses.
    • Association of Clinical Biochemists : ABC Home Page provides information about this association devoted to biochemists. The home office of ABC is located in London, UK.
    • Association of Genetic Technologists : AGT, founded in 1975, is a non-profit professional organization established to promote cooperation and exchange of information among those engaged in classical cytogenetics, molecular and biochemical genetics, and to stimulate interest in genetics as a career.
    • Association of Information Technology Professionals : AITP is an organization of individuals who are or have been employed in the management of information resources.
    • Association of Medical Laboratory Immunologists : The AMLI unites basic and clinical scientists who have developed expertise in diagnostic laboratory immunology, its subspecialities and related sciences.
    • Association of Molecular Pathology : The purpose of the AMP is to promote clinical practice, basic research, and education in molecular pathology. Go to the AMP's Web Library from this link.
    • Association of Public Health Laboratories : APHL is dedicated to a healthier world through quality laboratory practice. APHL supports the National Laboratory Training Network - (NLTN) .
    • Australian Institute of Medical Scientists : AIMS' mission is to advance the profession of medical science in the provision of the highest quality laboratory services.
    • Australian Phlebotomy Association Inc. : Find information about the association and educational material on their website.
    • Australian Society for Parasitology : Brief history of society, Society's strategic plan, membership information and links to other parasitological societies.
    • British Medical Informatics Society BMIS, founded in 1986, mission is to advance the knowledge and application of medical and health informatics...
    • British Mycological Society : The BMS was founded in 1895 and has a sole objective to promote mycology in all its aspects.
    • British Society for Parasitology : The BSP's mission statement: Promoting the understanding of parasites and the control of parasitic infections.
    • Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists : providing leadership in the practive of clinical biochemistry and clinical laboratory medicine though service, education and research.
    • Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science : CSMLS is the certifying body and professional association for medical laboratory technologists in Canada. The executive office of the CSMLS is in Hamilton, Ontario.
    • Canadian Society of Microbiologists : The Canadian Society of Microbiologists seeks to advance microbiology in all its aspects and to facilitate the interchange of ideas between microbiologists. The membership includes honorary, emeritus, ordinary, student and sustaining members.
    • Canadian Society of Zoologists - Parasitic Section : The objectives of the Parasitic Section is to advance and promote the study of parasitic organisms. This is the only national organization in Canada for the promotion of parasitology. Web site in English or French.
    • Center for Phlebotomy Education : Link to Tip of the Month, newsletter, information on workshops, phleobotomy links, and other information for phleobotomists or those performing phleobotomy procedures.
    • Centers for Medeicare and Medicade Services (Click on laboratories) :
    • Center for Tropical Diseases at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a World health Organization Collaborating Center.
    • Clinical Cytometry Society : CCS is a non-profit society organized to foster the development and implementation of clinical applications of cytometry in the diagnosis and management of human pathologic conditions.
    • Clinical Immunology Society : CIS, established in 1986, is devoted to fostering developments in the science and practice of clinical immunology.
    • Clinical Ligand Assay Society : The CLAS mission is to establish and promote high standards in the science and application of ligand assay technology by encouraging research, educating practitioners, and fostering communication and cooperation among individuals in laboratories, in medicine, in academia and industry.
    • Clinical Laboratory Management Association : CLMA is an association of professional laboratorians providing leadership in clinical systems management.
    • College of American Pathologists : CAP is an association of clinical pathologists devoted to quality in the practice of laboratory medicine.
    • Colorado Association for Continuing Medical Laboratory Education, Inc. : CACMLE provides continuing education for clinical, medical, research, and scientific laboratory personnel.
    • Commission on Office Laboratory Assessment : COLA is a nonprofit organization working to promote excellence in the healthcare industry through programs of voluntary education, consultation, and accreditation.
    • Information Technology Association of America : ITAA is the leading trade association of the United States information technology industry.
    • International Medical Informatics Association : IMIA is a not-for-profit organization promoting medical informatics in health care and biomedical research. Includes membership information, member societies, newsletter and events.
    • International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.
    • Italian Association of Clinical Microbiology ~ Associazone Micrbiologi Clinici Italiani : This web site is mostly in Italian. Check out the Associations' microbiology related links.
    • SIBioC : Italian Society of Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, an IFCC affiliate. Web site versions in Italian and English.
    • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations : The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, JCAHO is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Since 1951, JCAHO has developed state-of-the-art, professionally based standards and evaluated the compliance of health care organizations against these benchmarks.
    • Medical Laboratory Evaluation : MLE is a service provided by the American College of Physicians - American Society of Internal Medicine . MLE, a service-oriented proficiency testing program, offers you a total commitment to Education and Service.
    • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences : NAACLS is committed to being the premier international agency for accreditation and approval of educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related heath professions.
    • National Center for Biotechnology Information : NCBI is a national resource for molecular biology information.
    • National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards NCCLS is a globally recognized, voluntary consensus standards-developing organization that enhances the value of medical testing within the healthcare community through the development and dissemination of standards, guidelines, and best practices.
    • National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel : NCA is a voluntary, not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization that conducts certification of medical laboratory personnel and other credential-related activities deemed necessary to serve the patient and public needs. NCA is the only provider of national peer-developed and peer-administered examinations for medical laboratory personnel in the US. "20 Years of Certification For the Profession By the Profession".
    • National Laboratory Training Network : NLTN of the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    • The National Association of Phlebotomistis NAP's mission: Taking phlebotomy forward though professional recognition, the sharing of knowledge and the development of skills. NAP, 12 Coldbath Square, London EC1R 5HL, UK.
    • National Society for Histotechnology : Incorporated in 1974 for the purpose of advancing professional growth, standards, knowledge and performance of histotechnology through continuing and formal education programs.
    • Parasitological Society of Southern Africa .
    • Phlebotomy West : This organization is dedicated to the certification and education of all phlebotomists. We are not a certifying agency, but a consortium of phlebotomy consultants and educators dedicated to improving the skill and expertise of all who perform blood collection procedures in all settings.
    • Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists of South Africa : The Society (SMLTSA) was founded in 1951 after the amalgamation of the Natal, Southern Transvaal and Cape Societies.
    • Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science : Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science is a constituent association of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) . TACLS is part of ASCLS Region VII, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
    • Waksman Foundation for Microbiology : The Waksman Foundation for Microbiology is a private, charitable organization,established in 1951. Its purpose, as expressed in its Certificate of Incorporation is "to promote, encourage, and aid scientific research in microbiology; to provide and assist in providing the funds and facilities by which scientific discoveries, inventions, and processes in microbiology may be developed...
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    Statistics Internet Resources
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    Student Review Questions

      I will search for new resources for this topic. Will be added soon. If you know of any sources, please email them to me.
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    Distance-based Education & Training Programs

    • University of Cincinnati: See why medical technologists visit the online University of Cincinnati when looking to further their education. Medical technologists can apply and take Clinical Laboratory Science online classes at the university from their computer. Increase Your Career Options with a Bachelors Degree in CLS.
    • Web-based Education in Clinical Laboratory Sciences : WebCLS -- The educational opportunity for individuals to earn baccalaureate level education in CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (CLS) through a web-based curriculum. Opportunities for web-based continuing education are also available. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
    • AML Distance Education : Medical Laboratory Science Division at University of Alberta, Canada
    • National Laboratory Training Network (TN) : distance learning opportunities and listings of regional and state conferences offered by CDC
    • Web path : The Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education.
    • Distance Education - - The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers Certificate Programs via distance learning. Visit this Web site for details.
    • 15 Universities Offering Free Online Science Courses : Free science courses are a great way to prepare for college or review what you have already learned. They also serve as a valuable resource for self-learners who want to increase their science knowledge without the standard out of pocket expense. There are a number of elite universities that offer free science courses online. Examples include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Notre Dame and the Delft University of Technology. Source: EduChoices.org
    Links to Selected CLS/MT and MLT Educational Programs - Email me loucaruana@rocketmail.com if you would like your program listed here

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    Searching The Internet

  • MedExplorer�:Your Health and Medical Information Center - MedExplorer is a free medical/health related search engine with no membership or registration requirements. Utilized primarily by healthcare professionals and consumers.

    Other Related Links

    Internet Resources for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine iPathology.com .

    National Center for Biotechnology Information's Online Mendelian Inheritance of man : A database of human genetics and genetic disorders. Developed by Dr. A. Victor McKusick and his colleagues at Johns Hopkins.

    Miscellaneous Laboratory Medicine Information from the web site of Dr. Giuseppe Lippi , Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

    Pathology Informatics, Inc. Homepage : Lighting Hypertext of Disease (registration required if extensive search requested).

    Pathology Web Sites and Pathology Case Studies
  • PathologyOutlines.com : Free, regularly updated surgical pathology outlines with links to journal articles, gross and microscopic images, as well as extensive listings of pathology related jobs, fellowships and conferences.
  • University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories (UIDL) Test Directory Handbook. -- University of Iowa Department of Pathology, Iowa City, Iowa.
  • Department of Pathology , University of Michigan School of Medicine. Excellent resource.
  • Internet Resources in Pathology: A Checklist of Sites and Links - Department of Pathology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
  • World Wide Web Pathology Case Review : Select from a wide category of cases or search the web site for key words of topics of your interest. Case studies are provided by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

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    Emory University Health Science Center Library MedWeb Electronic Publications: comprehensive list of medical electronic journals

    Manual of Clinical Laboratory Tests C New York Hospital: Cornell Medical Center, NY City

    Virtual Medical Library - An Online Medical Reference Library sponsored by the American Medical Society

    A Medical Resource Search Engine By Specialty MedMark's: Link to medical specialties - over 1000 internet sites

    Health-Related Internet Resources extensive links compiled by the British Columbia Ministry of Health.

    National Institutes of Health's Clinical Pathology Department

    National Library of Medicine

  • Medline: a popular search engine for online medical journals
  • Medline Plus : The National Library of Medicine provides access to over nine million scientific articles published in various biomedical and medical journals worldwide.

    Online Tutorials

    • Case Studies : Continuing Medical Education - for case studies scroll down. From the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.
    • Web Path: Tutorials on various medical sciences topics.
    • Phlebotomy Tutorial: Web Path's tutorial on blood collection techniques.

    US Army's Clinical Laboratory Sciences Homepage - Academy of Health Sciences, U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. You will find some very good links on this homepage.

    Cytopathology Cytopathology - An good online cytopathology resource center with a link to a chat line -- Jana Sullinger, M.D.

    Visit A Virtual Hospital

  • University of Iowa's College of Medicine: Virtual Hospital - see what a teaching hospital is like!

    Ulster University Online Virtual School of Biomedical Sciences - password required to take courses

  • ECG Library : Links to webpages on interpreting ECG (EKG)patterns. Not a test normally performed by the laboratory professional.


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