Accrediting and Credentialing Organizations
Accrediting and credentialing organizations are in place to set standards for quality laboratory scientist education as well as specific criteria for obtaining licensure in order to protect the public.
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American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Board of Certification
Credentialing agency for medical laboratory professionals
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National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Organization that accredits laboratory related professional programs
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations exist to advance the field of laboratory sciences by providing advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities.
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American Society for Clinical Pathology
Professional organization representing medical laboratory professionals
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Professional organization representing medical laboratory professionals
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American Society for Hematology
Organization that represents medical professionals associated with clinical hematology
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American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
Represents clinical/research professionals including immunologists, geneticists, and more
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American Society for Microbiology
Supports the study of viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa
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Arkansas Chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
The Arkansas chapter of ASCLS represents medical laboratory professionals of Arkansas
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Association of Public Health Laboratories
Organization that represents public health laboratories and those that work in them
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Association for Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies
Supports professionals in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies
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Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine
Represents professionals associated with clinical chemistry and clinical diagnostics
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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
Promotes the development and use of voluntary lab consensus standards and guidelines