Medical laboratory workerעובד/ת מעבדה רפואית
What the Medical laboratory worker role asks for, and what it holds
Medical laboratory workers carry out laboratory tests, including blood tests, for IDF soldiers.
Combat supportMedical CorpsProfile 45+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Medical Corps
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 6 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 10
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 3 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Handling information2
- Organisation2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role perform a range of laboratory tests, including blood tests. They are responsible for running the tests and reporting abnormal results.
The soldier works in direct contact with medical staff in different units. The work is part of diagnosing IDF soldiers and giving them medical care.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 2 week course at Bahad 10.
Where it trainsBahad 10
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role are placed in medical laboratories and serve in various corps at bases across the country.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- After training, soldiers receive a certificate for venous blood drawing recognized by the Ministry of Health. It allows them to work in health maintenance organizations and hospitals after their military service.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Medical laboratory worker role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 and up.
Who can serve as Medical laboratory worker?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Medical laboratory worker?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Medical laboratory worker hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 2 week course at Bahad 10.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Medical laboratory worker
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.