Expert in one or more areas of apheresis, both in the donor and therapeutic arenas. Areas of expertise include therapeutic procedures, collection of blood components, cellular reductions, and cellular collections.

Directs a high complexity clinical immunology laboratory or clinical laboratory performing immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular assays. Provides oversight for test selection, evaluation, development, validation, and implementation. Responsible for appropriate test interpretation and consultation with health care providers. Certified individuals may also be involved in laboratory and medical education, research and development, quality assurance, and regulatory aspects of clinical and diagnostic immunology.

Directs, manages, or supervises a laboratory and has responsibility for finances, operations, personnel, and compliance.

Provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of an anatomic pathologist. Performs a variety of tasks including gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and performance of postmortem examinations. Additional roles may include biobanking, pathology resident education and training, as well as administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

Uses molecular diagnostic methods to detect and characterize acquired and inherited diseases, including malignant, metabolic, and infectious diseases. Possesses specialized skills in molecular methodologies and operates at an advanced level, providing support in high complexity testing, test development, and troubleshooting. Has advanced knowledge of molecular testing methods, clinical applications, and regulatory standards. Able to assume supervisory responsibilities; specialists serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.

Identifies microorganisms in tissue samples and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.

Performs analyses on blood and body fluids to identify hematologic and coagulation disorders and aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.

Knowledgeable in all aspects of flow cytometry. Performs and/or oversees flow cytometry assays in clinical, research or reference laboratories. Able to lead the development, validation, and implementation of new assays. Proficient in all aspects of flow cytometry including technical, quality, and regulatory issues. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.

Skilled in examining cellular specimens from all body sites including rapid on-site evaluation of needle aspirates, endoscopic/bronchoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations, and advanced cancer diagnostics under the direction of a pathologist. May also direct quality assurance programs in cytopathology. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.

Performs analyses on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or quantity of chemical and/or hormonal content in the specimens to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Specialists have advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities; they serve as leaders, educators, and advisors within their specialty area.

Uses molecular diagnostic methods to detect and characterize acquired and inherited diseases, including malignant, metabolic, and infectious diseases. Uses advanced techniques, including sequencing and genomic analysis, with applications in personalized medicine.