The science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases with clinical laboratory tests is Medical Laboratory Technology.
Aspirants have many choices to choose the area in which they wish to work and, if desired, to go in a different direction to gain a better experience with a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. A career is rich with experience and highly rewarding in this field.

Some of the emerging trends in Medical Laboratory Technology today are:

1. 1. Laboratory Automation
2. 2. Information Technology for better services
3. 3. Laboratory Measurement and Testing Technology

Some of the skills required by Medical Lab Technicians/Technologists:-

• Communication
• Reasoning and Problem
• Sound abilities in Mathematics and Science
• Time Management
• Working with People

In India, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) programmes are available as B.Sc., M.Sc., DMLT, and CMLT. B.Sc.
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) takes three years with six semesters to complete, M.Sc. MLT takes two years with four semesters to complete, and CMLT and DMLT programmes take one year to complete. Students in the Medical Lab Technology (MLT) programme at ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, are taught various disease diagnosis and treatment techniques. In Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) at ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, students are trained to collect and store samples as well as perform tests to diagnose disease. They are also trained in the Medical Lab Technology (MLT) programme at ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, to prepare patient reports using software and provide them to specialists so that doctors can decide which type of treatment is best for the patients. Students who have completed their 12th with a science grade point average of at least 50% are eligible for the B.Sc. MLT and those who have completed their graduation with Biology, Microbiology, Medical Lab Technology (MLT), Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or other allied subjects are eligible for the M.Sc. MLT at ITM Vocational University, Vadodara.

Medical Lab Technology (MLT) students are responsible for the following:

1. 1. Sample collection,
2. 2. Sample labelling,
3. 3. Sample storage,
4. 4. Sample examination using defined protocols and kits,
5. 5. Report preparation,
6. 6. Report submission to the expert doctor.

ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, makes every effort to train Medical Lab Technology (MLT) students and place them in reputable clinical laboratories throughout India.