Diagnostic
Pathology careers
Pathology covers laboratory diagnosis of disease. Teams typically work in hospital labs, reference labs and combine pathologist, medical laboratory scientist, biomedical scientist roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $10,000 to $400,000 a year worldwide.
Quick answer
Pathology focuses on laboratory diagnosis of disease. Teams work in hospital labs, reference labs and pay ranges from $10,000 to $400,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Diagnostic |
| Focus | laboratory diagnosis of disease |
| Settings | Hospital labs, Reference labs |
| Certifications | FRCPath, ASCP |
| Salary range (USD) | $10,000 – $400,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Pathologist
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Biomedical Scientist
Core procedures and activities
- Histopathology
- Cytology
- Molecular diagnostics
FAQs
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