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       CODE: 041.061-054 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): HISTOPATHOLOGIST (medical ser.) alternate titles: histologist
Studies human or animal tissue to provide data to delineate cause and progress of disease that
impairs body function: Trains and oversees laboratory personnel in preparing tissue sections or
prepares tissue sections from surgical and diagnostic cases and autopsies. Examines tissue under
microscope to detect characteristics of cell structure indicative of disease and writes diagnostic
reports. Devises and directs use of special stains and methods for isolating, identifying, and
studying function, morphology, and pathology of obscure or difficult-to-identify cells, tissues, and
connecting fibers. May conduct autopsies to select tissue specimens for study. May engage in
research to develop techniques for diagnosing and identifying pathological conditions. May study
anatomy of body tissues, formation of organs, and related problems to obtain data on body functions.
GOE: 02.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R6 M6 L6 SVP: 8 DLU: 89
ONET CROSSWALK: 24311 Medical Scientists
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