Other Resources and Links

• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Largest professional organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals whose mission is to educate, certify, and advocate for the laboratory profession.  ASCP provides national certification for the Medical Laboratory Science profession.
• American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) – The primary national organization that represents the laboratory profession by providing professional development and continuing education, advocating for the profession, and setting standards. 
• American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science – Minnesota (ASCLS MN) – The state ASCLS organization that promotes all aspects of the clinical laboratory profession.
• National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) – NAACLS is the accrediting agency for laboratory educational programs.  This agency standardizes the requirements for educational programs as well as providing support and continuing educational opportunities to educational programs, students, and industry.
• Medical Laboratory Science Club -  This is a student organization at Winona State University that promotes interest in Medical Laboratory Science on and outside of campus. It also provides information to the current MLS students about WSU Clinical Affiliates and MLS classes.