Every organization sets the citation standards for publication in their journal. You will be expected to conform to this standard when writing. It is better to consider writing style and citation format from the beginning of the writing process rather than attempt to change the style and format to match the requirements after everything is written.
Failure to give credit to the sources of quotations, information, and ideas can severely damage professional credibility. Even accidental plagiarism can have serious consequences. The best practice is to cite your work throughout the entire process of writing so nothing is overlooked or forgotten.
The most common citation styles for Medical Laboratory Science are APA and AMA. This page contains resources to help you successfully cite your work using both styles.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by 
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by For specific examples, visit the OWL at Purdue (links are below)!
