Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Joanie Brocato, Ph.D., MT (ASCP)
Head of the Department

LOCATION: 1900 Gravier St.
PHONE: 504-568-4276
FAX: 504-568-6761
EMAIL: ahcls@lsuhsc.edu

The Department of Medical Laboratory Science offers a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, a Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science articulation program, and categorical certificates at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans campus. Pre-professional curricula, which prepare a student for application to the program, are offered on various campuses of the LSU System and at other colleges and universities throughout the state. The Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, phone: 773-714-8880.

Medical laboratory scientists perform complex analytical tests on blood and body fluids. As vital members of the health care team, they provide information necessary for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Medical laboratory science is a profession requiring precise and accurate evaluation techniques and keen problem solving and judgment skills. Blending the basic sciences and medicine, medical laboratory scientists may specialize in disciplines such as hematology, immunology, microbiology, chemistry, blood banking, or molecular diagnostics. Medical laboratory scientists may practice in hospitals, independent commercial laboratories, clinics, physicians’ offices, blood banks, public health departments, forensic laboratories, ambulatory care centers, industry, and other settings.