Andrea O.

Andrea O. is a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP), certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology and based in Quito, Ecuador, with extensive experience in hospital-based clinical laboratory diagnostics. With a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and direct work at Dr. Eduardo Mayorga Clinical Laboratory, Andrea O. has performed phlebotomy for pediatric, adult, and elderly patients, managed preanalytical processes, and ensured high standards in laboratory quality assurance. She has operated automated systems for molecular diagnostics, including HIV viral load and HPV testing, and is proficient in clinical chemistry, hematology, and blood bank procedures such as ABO/Rh typing and antibody screening. Her background also includes microbiology, antimicrobial resistance management, and collaborative participation in external quality control programs in Ecuador's healthcare sector.