In April 2000, education programs for student medical technologist has been revised considerably, with main thought of free-will programs at every educational facilities. Guideline for the state examination questions were published in June 2002 in related to above matter. These principles of educational programs are considered to be much effective in remarkable improvement of laboratory medicine.

*Kanagawa Prefectural College of Medical Technology, Nursing & Public Health, Yokohama 241-0815