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Frequently Asked Questions for Clinical Laboratory Technologist Restricted License - Histotechnician

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The State Education Department  issues a  clinical laboratory technologist restricted license that authorizes the licensee to perform clinical laboratory technology  examinations and procedures only  within   specific practice categories   The Department issues clinical laboratory technologist restricted licenses in the following specialty practice categories 

  • Histocompatibility
  • Cytogenetics
  • Stem cell process
  • Flow cytometry/cellular immunology
  • Molecular  Testing
  • Molecular Testing (Enhanced)

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A licensee may provide clinical laboratory technology services only within the specialty practice category  for which the licensee holds a restricted license.

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All persons holding a generic license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist may provide laboratory services and activities for the practice of histocompatibility, cytogenetics, stem cell process, flow cytometry/cellular immunology, and molecular diagnosis. As in all areas of practice, the licensee must have reason to know that he/she is competent to engage in the practice.

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Yes, there are federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding the practice of clinical laboratory technology. Applicants for licensure are responsible for knowing and becoming familiar with these laws, rules and regulations