American Association for Clinical Chemistry

AACC (formerly known as the American Association for Clinical Chemistry) is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. Current President is David Koch, PhD, and the association headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. (USA)[1] [2]

AACC Members

AACC’s approximately 8,000 members come from all areas of lab medicine—clinical and research laboratories, diagnostic companies, government agencies, original equipment manufacturers, and more. Collectively they develop and run lab tests and lab instruments used throughout healthcare. They also manage labs, conduct research involving biomarkers, and promote accurate diagnostic testing. AACC represents the diverse interests of a global lab community: its members come from 110 countries and hold the spectrum of lab-related professional degrees, certifications, and credentials.[3] [4]

Annual Meeting

AACC sponsors dozens of scientific conferences each year, the largest and most prestigious of which is the Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo. First held in 1949, this educational meeting and technology exposition is a leading event in the clinical laboratory profession, attracting nearly 20,000 participants.[5]

Clinical Chemistry

AACC's journal, Clinical Chemistry,is the leading international journal of clinical laboratory science, providing 2,000 pages per year of peer-reviewed papers that advance the science of the field. In addition to being the most cited journal in the field, Clinical Chemistry has an Impact factor of 7.77, the highest among journals of clinical chemistry, clinical (or anatomic) pathology, analytical chemistry, and the subspecialties, such as transfusion medicine and clinical microbiology.

Clinical Laboratory News

Published since 1975, AACC's monthly magazine, Clinical Laboratory News, is the authoritative source for timely analysis of issues and trends affecting clinical laboratories, clinical laboratorians and the practice of clinical laboratory science.

Lab Tests Online

Lab Tests Online is a peer-reviewed, patient-centered web resource focused on clinical laboratory testing.[6] It is a resource to help patients and their caregivers better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine medical care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.[7]


References

  1. ↑ "American Association for Clinical Chemistry". aacc.org. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "American Association for Clinical Chemistry". glassdoor.com. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  3. ↑ "Lab Stakeholders Urge CMS Oversight of NGS Tests as FDA Ponders New Reg Scheme". April 6, 2015.
  4. ↑ "AACC expresses concerns to FDA regarding overregulation of next-generation sequencing tests". March 20, 2015.
  5. ↑ "AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo Named the Fastest Growing Trade Show by Trade Show News Network". prnewswire.com. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  6. ↑ Linzer, George (July 5, 2011). "Lab Tests Online at 10 Years: 100 Million Served". Clinical Lab Products (Clinical Lab Products). Clinical Lab Products. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  7. ↑ Kulkarni, Shweta (13 July 2012). "LAB TESTS ONLINE HONOURED WITH 2012 COMMUNICATOR AWARD". MEDTECH EUROPE (MEDTECH EUROPE). MEDTECH EUROPE. Retrieved 8 February 2015.

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