The American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1950, devoted to certification of individuals with doctoral level degrees in the practice of clinical chemistry, toxicological chemistry, and other clinical laboratory medicine disciplines. In purpose, function, and organization the ABCC is analogous to the certifying boards in various medical specialties. The aim of the Board is to serve the public interest and advance the science by establishing standards of competence for those who practice clinical laboratory medicine, and to certify as Diplomates those qualified specialists who comply with the requirements of the Board.

Applications are due April 1, 2019 for the July 23, 2019 exam or November 1, 2019 for February 18, 2020 exam.

Why Should You Be Certified By The American Board of Clinical Chemistry?

Certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry satisfies the personnel requirements of CLIA ’88 regulations to serve as the director of a high complexity clinical laboratory and clinical consultant in laboratory medicine. Certifications are available in Clinical Chemistry, Toxicological Chemistry, and Molecular Diagnostics.

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Diplomates & The ABCC Board

Active status Diplomates in clinical chemistry, toxicological chemistry, and molecular diagnostics must demonstrate continued competency in clinical laboratory science through ongoing continuing education. Emeritus status Diplomates must be retired from the practice of clinical chemistry and must request Emeritus Diplomate status.

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Officers & Directors

The officers shall perform the functions and duties that customarily pertain to their respective offices and such other functions and duties as may, from time to time be assigned or designated. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Board. The term of office for President and Secretary-Treasurer shall be two years. The term of office for all other Officers shall be one year.

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Clinical Chemistry Diplomates

The following individuals are Active Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry in Clinical Chemistry. For active status, Diplomates must demonstrate continued competency in clinical laboratory science through ongoing continuing education. Beginning January 1, 2004, Diplomates must participate in 50 hours of continuing education every two years to meet requirements of Active Status. ABCC conducts an audit of Active Diplomates annually.

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Toxicological Chemistry Diplomates

The following individuals are Active Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry in Toxicological Chemistry. For Active status, Diplomates must demonstrate continued competency in clinical laboratory science through ongoing continuing education. Beginning January 1, 2004, Diplomates must participate in 50 hours of continuing education every two years to meet requirements of Active Status. ABCC conducts an audit of Active Diplomates annually.

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Molecular Diagnostics Diplomates

The following individuals are Active Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry in the area of Molecular Diagnostics. For Active status, Diplomates must demonstrate continued competency in clinical laboratory science through ongoing continuing education. Beginning January 1, 2004, Diplomates must participate in 50 hours of continuing education every two years to meet requirements of Active Status. ABCC conducts an audit of Active Diplomates annually.

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Emeritus Diplomates

The following individuals are Emeritus Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, Inc. For emeritus status, Diplomates must be retired from the practice of clinical chemistry and must request Emeritus Diplomate status.

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General Information

Testimonials

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Being ABCC certified allows me to be confident that I can compete for clinical chemistry/toxicology positions across the country. From a clinical licensing perspective, having ABCC certification was essential to obtaining a Clinical Chemist director license in the State of California. To me, someone with ABCC certification signifies that they are commitment to our profession and have achieved a high level of success.

Robert Fitzgerald, PhD

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My board certifications in clinical chemistry and toxicological chemistry have provided me with professional and career opportunities that would be unattainable otherwise. The academic rigor required to successfully obtain ABCC certification is recognized by many as the most comprehensive and intensive in its class. As a practicing clinical chemist in the United States, obtaining ABCC certification was the best choice I could have made.

Alec Saitman, PhD

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My main area of practice is postmortem forensic toxicology. Being board certified in toxicological chemistry shows my colleagues, regulatory agencies, and the courts that I also have competence in the interpretation of test results pertaining to living individuals. Also, due to the continuing education requirements associated with this certification, I can better evaluate different case types with confidence that my skill set remains current with the latest clinical laboratory developments.

Laura Labay, PhD
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