The Medical Laboratory Consists of the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory and the Clinical Laboratory

The anatomical pathology laboratory is where patient tissues are diagnosed and where pathology reports are generated. It is also where autopsies are performed and reported.

The anatomical pathology laboratory is directed and staffed by pathologists, physicians specialized in tissue diagnosis, and histotechnologists, who process tissues into microscopic slides for pathologist interpretation. It is also staffed by other healthcare personnel, including pathologists' assistants.

In the clinical laboratory, tests are performed on various specimens, including blood, body fluids, cultures, and more. Results are then reported to the ordering clinician.

It is staffed by highly trained professionals known as medical laboratory scientists (MLS) (also known as medical technologists [MT]) and medical laboratory technicians (MLT). It is supervised by MLSs, PhDs, or pathologists.