Member Organizations

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) “Dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine, AACC brings together more than 50,000 clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and business leaders from around the world focused on clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of progressing laboratory science. Since 1948, AACC has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing programs that advance scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.aacc.org.”

American Medical Technologists (AMT) is the nationally and internationally recognized certification agency for allied health professionals, including Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Phlebotomy Technicians, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Allied Health Instructors and Clinical Laboratory Consultants. A mission-driven nonprofit for more than 75 years, AMT is also a membership association, providing continuing education and other support services to 75,000 members. AMT is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for all its competency-based examinations.

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) is a not-for-profit scientific society dedicated to the advancement, practice, and science of clinical molecular laboratory medicine and translational research based on the applications of genomics and proteomics.

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), its 9,000 clinical laboratory practitioner members, and more than 50 state and regional constituent societies are actively engaged preparing medical laboratory professionals to meet the demands of the evolving healthcare environment. The Society promotes high standards of practice through its conferences, publications and education programs. Through the collective, grass-roots efforts of its members, ASCLS provides laboratorians a voice to legislators and regulators.

Founded in 1922 in Chicago, ASCP is a medical professional society with more than 100,000 member board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, laboratory professionals, and students. ASCP provides excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists, and laboratory professionals. To learn more, visit www.ascp.org. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ascp_chicago and connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ASCP.Chicago.

ASCP BOC Mission Statement: The mission of the ASCP Board of Certification is to provide excellence in certification of laboratory professionals on behalf of patients worldwide. For more information visit: https://www.ascp.org/content/board-of-certification.

The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) is an international society of professionals dedicated to advancing the science, education, and application of immunogenetics and transplant immunology. Patient care is our first priority. The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) is a not-for-profit association of clinical and research professionals including immunologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, transplant physicians and surgeons, pathologists and technologists. As a professional society involved in histocompatibility, immunogenetics and transplantation, ASHI is dedicated to advancing the science and application of histocompatibility and immunogenetics; providing a forum for the exchange of information; and advocating the highest standards of laboratory testing in the interest of optimal patient care.

The American Society for Microbiology is the largest single life science society, composed of over 47,000 scientists and health professionals. ASM's mission is to promote and advance the microbial sciences. ASM advances the microbial sciences through conferences, publications, certifications and educational opportunities. It enhances laboratory capacity around the globe through training and resources. It provides a network for scientists in academia, industry and clinical settings. Additionally, ASM promotes a deeper understanding of the microbial sciences to diverse audiences. Take a peek into the clinical microbiology portal: http://clinmicro.asm.org/

The American Society of Cytopathology (ASC), founded in 1951, is a distinguished national professional society of physicians, cytotechnologists and scientists who are dedicated to the cytologic method of diagnostic pathology. The ASCâ€™s diverse membership of more than 3000 individuals includes representatives from other countries who share a vision of education, research and continuous improvement in the standards and quality of patient care. The ASC is a unique society that provides a forum where physicians and cytotechnologists can interact and network with each other on both a personal and professional level.

The Association of Genetic Technologists, Inc. (AGT), founded in 1975, is a non-profit professional organization established to promote cooperation and exchange of information among those engaged in classical cytogenetics, molecular and biochemical genetics and to stimulate interest in genetics as a career.

The mission of the Association of Genetic Technologists is to provide to our membership, and the broader genetics community, quality services that enhance recognition of our profession and serve the public health and welfare.

The approximately 800 technologists, supervisors, lab directors and genetic counselors who are members of AGT comprise a network of dedicated professionals who share a common bond: an interest in genetics. AGT's annual meeting provides opportunities to develop professional contacts in the ever-expanding area of clinical and research genetics. Our publications keep members and subscribers abreast of the latest developments in the field. AGT's continuing education opportunities assist those who have professional certifications in maintaining their professional credentials. In addition, various awards and volunteer

Founded in 1976, the Clinical Laboratory Management Association is an international association of healthcare professionals who are responsible for the operation of laboratories and clinical services provided by hospitals and related healthcare organizations. CLMAâ€™s mission is to further enhance the profession of laboratory management and leadership skill development for its members. ThinkLab, CLMAâ€™s annual conference and exhibition provides attendees with high-quality continuing education programs and exposes members to the latest laboratory products and professional services. CLMAâ€™s newsletter, Laboratory Management, contains personal stories focusing on the people who make our labs function. Bi-weekly CLMA Email Alerts provide a summary of industry headline news and educational updates to association members. These fine CLMA offerings and more can be accessed through CLMA's website at www.clma.org.

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is committed to being the premier agency for international accreditation and approval of educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related healthcare disciplines. NAACLS provides leadership in fostering innovative educational approaches and actively supports cooperative efforts with other agencies.

The National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) is a non-profit organization, committed to the advancement of histotechnology, its practitioners and quality standards of practice through leadership, education and advocacy.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, delivers the high-quality in vitro diagnostic products that give healthcare professionals around the world the knowledge they need to make better treatment decisions sooner. The company serves the global transfusion medicine community with donor screening and blood typing products to help ensure every patient receives blood that is safe, the right type and the right unit. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics also brings sophisticated information management, testing technologies, and automation and interpretation tools to clinical laboratories worldwide to help them run more efficiently and improve patient care.

The Veterans Health Affairs Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (VA) operates approximately 600 clinical laboratories across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Manila in a variety of inpatient and outpatient facilities. The VA is proud to employ highly qualified laboratory professionals to perform all complexities of laboratory testing for our Veterans.