American Board of Clinical Chemistry – All Rights Reserved – 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.

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.

Clinical Chemistry

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The examination in Clinical Chemistry tests the candidate’s Recall and Applied skills and is comprised of two parts: A) Calculations & Problem Solving, and B) Analytical & Clinical Issues.

Toxicological Chemistry

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The examination in Toxicological Chemistry tests the candidate’s Recall and Applied skills and is comprised of two parts: A) Calculations & Problem Solving, and B) Analytical, Toxicological and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Issues.

Molecular Diagnostics

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The examination in Molecular Diagnostics tests the candidate’s Recall and Applied skills and is comprised of one part.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Credential Evaluation Services

by fstrathmannJuly 4, 2018July 4, 2018

Applicants with education obtained at an institution outside the U.S. or Canada must, at their expense, have their credentials evaluated by an acceptable agency. Official documentation by the agency must be submitted directly to the ABCC Administrative Office. The agency…

by fstrathmannJuly 4, 2018July 5, 2018

General Qualifications The applicant shall be of good moral character and high ethical and professional standing. Educational Requirements The applicant must hold an earned doctoral degree (PhD) in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or an MD, DO,…

by fstrathmannJuly 4, 2018September 23, 2019

As of January 1, 2004 Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry must document 50 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit every two years in order to maintain listing in the directory of active Diplomates. The following describes…

by fstrathmannJuly 3, 2018July 4, 2018

Application fee $500 Reapplication fee $500 California Licensure Exam fee $250 Exam sitting fee (clinical chemistry, toxicology) $200 per part, per attempt Exam sitting fee (molecular diagnostics) $400 per attempt Continuing education fee for Active Diplomates $250 per 2 year…

by fstrathmannJuly 3, 2018October 22, 2019

ABCC Initiates Use of Non-Disclosure Agreement for Exam Candidates In a move to further safeguard its exam content, ABCC will ask exam candidates to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to sitting for examination beginning with its 2015 exams. The non-disclosure…

Testimonials

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Becoming board certified in clinical chemistry has given me the opportunity to move into a high profile position at my institution. The credentials have also provided me with opportunities to moonlight as a forensic toxicology director and consult on project that would have otherwise been out of reach. I would highly recommend becoming a board certified Diplomate.

Sean Agger, PhD, MBA

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

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

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Clinical Chemistry

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Toxicological Chemistry

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Molecular Diagnostics

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Diplomates & The ABCC Board

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Officers & Directors

Clinical Chemistry Diplomates

Toxicological Chemistry Diplomates

Molecular Diagnostics Diplomates

Emeritus Diplomates

General Information

Credential Evaluation Services

Application Requirements

Continuing Education

ABCC Fee Schedule

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Testimonials