ASCLS Vision

ASCLS is committed to excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine by advancing the expertise of medical laboratory professionals who, as members of interprofessional healthcare teams, deliver quality clinical services that prevent, diagnose, monitor and treat disease for the benefit of patients and communities.

ASCLS Mission

ASCLS is a collaborative, mutually supportive community empowering laboratory professionals to excel and advance our field by expanding and exchanging knowledge and advocating for medical laboratory professionals and the patients they serve.

ASCLS Believes:

• Medical laboratory professionals independently lead and define the future state of the profession.
• A diverse, credentialed clinical laboratory workforce is critical to the delivery of equitable and quality healthcare.
• Universally available, quality clinical laboratory services are essential to the health and wellness of patients and communities.
• A diverse and inclusive professional community corrects historical marginalization and builds a sense of belonging that enhances advocacy and knowledge.
• A constantly expanding body of knowledge requires lifelong learning and scholarly endeavors.