A medical laboratory, or clinical laboratory, is a facility that provides a range of diagnostic and analytical testing services. These tests are used to detect, diagnose, and monitor diseases, infections, and other health conditions. Medical laboratories are staffed by highly trained professionals, including medical technologists and laboratory technicians, who perform a variety of laboratory tests using advanced equipment and technology. These tests include microbiology, hematology, biochemistry, histology, immunology, and many more. Test results are analyzed and interpreted by a pathologist or medical technologist, then sent to the clinician for use in patient care. Medical laboratories play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and in the maintenance of overall health and well-being.