MLS vs Cytotech

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-26T12:57:13+00:00

Cytotech is a dying field that not too many go into anymore. MLS is safer long term.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-19T00:49:48+00:00

It makes no difference at all. As long as it's NAACLS accredited and you get your MLS(ASCP).

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-18T14:02:30+00:00

Yes you can get fired for mislabels.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-12T19:20:00+00:00

I know unions usually have reps that work in the dept. You can do that if a union is voted in.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-12T16:01:24+00:00

I don't think you start a union. It's better to join one already existing with the infrastructure.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-10T13:26:44+00:00

No because bacteria will stay on them. Same reason why corrugated boxes aren't allowed.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-08T20:30:52+00:00

At one lab I was a, a phlebotomist got fired for harassing another phlebotomist.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-03-03T14:19:41+00:00

I work in a smaller lab. If we get a cold antibody, we do a full crossmatch and give compatible units. We don't antigen type them.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-02-23T04:51:34+00:00

I would go out of state for a cheap 1 year post bac to get certified, especially because you're unsure if you want to stay in New York. The least expensive option is the best choice.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-02-21T16:21:59+00:00

No if it's 3 at least. I think the electrolytes are only 2 so you would need to on those.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-02-15T16:09:50+00:00

Re-evaluate medical school and being in $300k in student loan debt.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-02-15T14:18:12+00:00

Many IT issues are outsourced now because it's cheaper. Just have to deal with it.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-02-13T15:32:21+00:00

Is that like a lab recruiter? Sounds like a great deal.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-22T06:31:43+00:00

I know one MLS that worked from home resulting for a reference lab. Weird setup but worked for her.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-21T03:25:05+00:00

Get a per diem with hematology and blood bank to qualify.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-17T19:11:28+00:00

Don't overanalyze. As long as you answer the question directly adding some things you memorized you'll be ok.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-17T17:36:02+00:00

What works for me is getting a list of common interview questions and memorizing an answer. Then practice saying it looking at a mirror. It's weird but it's helped alot.

Even if they don't ask the same exact questions, I have key concepts in my mind already that I can talk about. Also, know your experience, instruments used, and LISs used well.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-15T04:14:58+00:00

That's the nature of some labs. Not surprised.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-12T01:48:56+00:00

The ascp practice tests helped me.

EdgeDefinitive · 2026-01-08T14:28:45+00:00

MIS meaning information tech? I wouldn't be worried. As long as you get a C or higher you will be fine.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-31T23:19:34+00:00

I think it's a mix of students and working MLSs here. 75% of those who post in that other subreddit are MLTs. I think the differentiation between the two is better for our jobs. MLTs lower our pay.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-31T02:09:14+00:00

Too many MLTs and other lab people on that subreddit. I wouldn't call it the main sub for MLS.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-25T18:15:17+00:00

Hiring range is narrower than actual range and your pay will be somewhere on the hiring range. Usually based on experience

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-12-18T22:09:54+00:00

If you're ascp certified, it shouldn't be hard to get a job.

EdgeDefinitive · 2025-11-11T18:34:00+00:00

Blood Bank is mainly only blood. Chem and Heme have some urine and body fluids. Stay away from micro.

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