Section 4: Functions of the Board.

The functions of the Board are to-(a) determine from time to time the standard of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Assistants ( in this Act referred to as "scientists", "technicians" and "assistants" respectively);
(b) regulate the practice of Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria;
(c) regulate the training of scientists, technicians and assistants in any institution in Nigeria and give periodic accreditation to institutions;
(d) provide and maintain separate register for scientists, technicians and assistants;
(e) regulate the production, importation, sales and stocking of diagnostic laboratory reagents and chemicals;
(f) assess, evaluate and register foreign graduates of Medical Laboratory Science;
(g) conduct examinations for technicians and assistants;
(h) inspect, regulate and accredit medical laboratories; and
(i) perform such other functions as may be conferred on it by this Act.