Medical Technology Licensure Examination (MTLE) Practice Exam

Dialysis centers are categorized as limited service capability laboratories because they primarily focus on specific renal-related treatments, particularly the process of dialysis for patients with kidney failure or severe kidney disorders. These facilities provide essential services related to the treatment and management of patients requiring dialysis, but they do not offer the broad range of testing or services that full-service laboratories do.

Limited service capability laboratories, such as dialysis centers, are designed to handle tasks and services under a narrower scope. They typically perform a few specialized procedures related to their specific area of practice rather than a comprehensive array of diagnostic tests. For instance, a dialysis center will not engage in various clinical chemistry analyses or extensive hematology tests that full-service laboratories conduct.

This categorization as limited service capability reflects their focused operational scope, emphasizing specialized patient care rather than a broader diagnostic or laboratory service platform.