IN THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED LABORATORY MEDICINE Assessment of Sigma Metrics for Routine Chemistry Testing Researchers assessed the Six Sigma score for 26 chemistry analytes, and compared scores with different total allowable errors and use of scores for internal quality control rules in four laboratories in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Read the study
FEATURED AACC ARTERY CONVERSATION Required Reading and Pocket Guides for Chemical Pathology Residents What is your go-to literature resource for lab medicine? With so many useful publications, it can get difficult to choose just one to recommend to someone who might be new to the field. Arterians provide their recommendations for required reading. Join the conversation
AACC CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Architecture of Laboratory Information Systems Take this AACC online certificate program to improve your knowledge of laboratory information systems and informatics for use in clinical laboratories. Learn more
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES Will the COVID-19 Vaccines Change My DNA and Ability to Test for the Virus? AACC Past President Dr. David Grenache discusses how COVID-19 vaccines work at a genetic level, and why you can rest assured that they won’t change how your body functions or interfere with coronavirus tests. Watch the video
AACC CERTIFICATION Applications for POCT Certification Are Open AACC is accepting applications from June 6, 2022 to August 31, 2022 for the Certified Point-of-Care Testing Professional (CPP) exam. Apply today to stand out as someone who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate proficiency in POCT. Learn more
AACC CAREER CENTER Looking for a Job in Laboratory Medicine? AACC’s Career Center features job listings from hundreds of clinical laboratories across the world and is updated daily with positions that range from lab technician to medical fellow and lab director. Learn more
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MEMBER DIRECTORY Stay Up to Date With Your Fellow AACC Members The AACC member directory has advanced collaborative features, such as the ability to follow colleagues and receive updates when they post in a forum, as well as enhanced email and messaging tools. Search AACC members