RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The Roles of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Educator, Consultant, Advocate JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science JO Clin Lab Sci FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science SP 196 OP 202 DO 10.29074/ascls.22.4.196 VO 22 IS 4 A1 Ranne, Anne YR 2009 UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/22/4/196.abstract AB Advances in clinical laboratory medicine have created an opportunity for clinical laboratory scientists to assume a new role--the role of educator in the integrated healthcare system. A gap created between critical laboratory test results and medical decisions requires the translation of laboratory results into meaningful clinical guidelines. This article suggests three ways the clinical laboratory scientist can fill this gap.