Laboratory specialists in the EU
| Countries | Physician (%) | Pharmacist (%) | Scientist (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 67.7 | 0 | 32.3 |
| Italy | 33.9 | 1.7 | 64.4 |
| Netherlands | 8.1 | 1.8 | 90.1 |
| France | 27.0 | 73.0 | 0 |
| Portugal | 42.9 | 57.1 | 0 |
| Spain | 28.6 | 61.2 | 10.2 |
| Sweden | 54.7 | 0 | 45.3* |
| UK | 28.6 | 0 | 71.4† |
Abbreviations: EU, European Union; UK, United Kingdom.
*Biomedical Analyst (No formalized specialist training; Bachelor’s degree). †Biomedical Scientist (Academic training; Master’s degree).
Source: Oosterhuis WP, Zerah S. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2015;53:5-14. [3]
