Medical laboratory technology encompasses laboratory testing related to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease. It is therefore closely associated with human life.

To ensure that the health and well-being of patients is protected, we strongly recommend that medical laboratory testing be done only by qualified medical laboratory technologists.

This statement is in accordance with the position adopted by the International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists at the General Assembly of Delegates, Geneva, 8th August 1990.

Initially approved September 1991
Reaffirmed March 2002