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The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
The ASCLS provides dynamic leadership and vigorously promotes all aspects of clinical science practice, education and managment to ensure excellent, accessible cost-effective laboratory services for the consumers of health care. For more information on this society, visit their website at http://www.ascls.org/.
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
The ASCP's membership consists of more than 129,000 laboratory professionals including clinical laboratory scientists, and was organized exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. For more information on this society, visit their website at http://www.ascp.org/.
The ASCP Board of Registry (BOR)
The ASCP Board of Registry (BOR) is a separate certifying body within the organizational structure of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, Inc. (ASCP). For information on certification, visit the BOR website at http://www.ascp.org/bor/.
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) NAACLS is committed to being the premier international agency for for accreditation and approval of educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health professions through the involvement of expert volunteers and its dedication to public service. For more information on NAACLS, visit their website at http://www.naacls.org/.