Cytotechnologists
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AI exposure
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.31
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
ISCO-08 unit group — every occupation sharing the code gets this value
Computed by this site, not published by the ILO: of the 1,012 occupations this site links to the ILO dataset, 65% score at or above this value.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only| Task | Claude.aiRaw / share % | APIRaw / share % |
|---|---|---|
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.29-2011 | 0.006417.0 | 0.00203.1 |
Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.29-2011 | 0.005915.6 | 0.006610.4 |
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.29-2011 | 0.004411.7 | 0.00447.0 |
Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.29-2011 | 0.004110.9 | 0.00203.1 |
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.29-2011 | 0.00379.8 | 0.017727.8 |
Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.29-2011 | 0.00349.0 | 0.00152.4 |
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.29-2011 | 0.00277.2 | 0.020632.4 |
Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.29-2011 | 0.00205.3 | —0 |
Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.29-2011 | 0.00195.0 | —0 |
Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.29-2011 | 0.00164.2 | —0 |
| Not observed on any surface — 60 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | ||
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components. | —0 | —0 |
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers. | —0 | —0 |
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction. | —0 | —0 |
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment. | —0 | —0 |
Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing. | —0 | —0 |
Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. | —0 | —0 |
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques. | —0 | —0 |
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures. | —0 | —0 |
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements. | —0 | —0 |
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist. | —0 | —0 |
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions. | —0 | —0 |
Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows. | —0 | —0 |
Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy. | —0 | —0 |
Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities. | —0 | —0 |
Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements. | —0 | —0 |
Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs. | —0 | —0 |
Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures. | —0 | —0 |
Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives. | —0 | —0 |
Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems. | —0 | —0 |
Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests. | —0 | —0 |
Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities. | —0 | —0 |
Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells. | —0 | —0 |
Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations. | —0 | —0 |
Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes. | —0 | —0 |
Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes. | —0 | —0 |
Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders. | —0 | —0 |
Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment. | —0 | —0 |
Supervise subordinate laboratory staff. | —0 | —0 |
Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral. | —0 | —0 |
Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in Internations System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language. | —0 | —0 |
Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis. | —0 | —0 |
Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS). | —0 | —0 |
Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results. | —0 | —0 |
Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports. | —0 | —0 |
Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests. | —0 | —0 |
Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions. | —0 | —0 |
Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws. | —0 | —0 |
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions. | —0 | —0 |
Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports. | —0 | —0 |
Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies. | —0 | —0 |
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information. | —0 | —0 |
Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety. | —0 | —0 |
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination. | —0 | —0 |
Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes. | —0 | —0 |
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities. | —0 | —0 |
Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues. | —0 | —0 |
Perform karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms. | —0 | —0 |
Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components. | —0 | —0 |
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes. | —0 | —0 |
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax. | —0 | —0 |
Freeze tissue specimens. | —0 | —0 |
Mount tissue specimens on glass slides. | —0 | —0 |
Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes. | —0 | —0 |
Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements. | —0 | —0 |
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples. | —0 | —0 |
Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy. | —0 | —0 |
Maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths. | —0 | —0 |
Supervise histology laboratory activities. | —0 | —0 |
Teach students or other staff. | —0 | —0 |
Perform electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze specimens. | —0 | —0 |
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