3 Questions with Santosh Kadel, DCLS, MS, CC(NRCC), MLS(ASCP)CM

By Team Critical Values - May 07, 2026

A clinical architect for Laboratory Medicine at ChristianaCare health system in Delaware, Santosh Kadel, DCLS, MS, CC(NRCC), MLS(ASCP)^CM, is also one of the first doctors to earn a doctorate in clinical laboratory science degree (DCLS).

Dr. Kadel shares what intrigues him most about laboratory medicine, what inspired him to pursue this career, and how his work directly impacts patient care.

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3 Questions with Santosh Kadel, DCLS, MS, CC(NRCC), MLS(ASCP)CM

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