Below is a summary of the organizations and how they contribute to the larger goal of improving patient health care:
| American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | X | | X | The largest professional and certification society of pathologists and laboratory professionals. ASCP BOC has certified over 130,000 professionals. |
| American Medical Technologists (AMT) | X | | X | Professional organization of predominantly MLSs. CCP certifies professionals on a 3-year cycle. |
| American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) | X | | X | Professional and certification society for medica laboratory professionals, directors, supervisors, and consultants. ABOR and ABB certify laboratory professionals and management. |
| American Board of Pathology (ABPath) | X | | | Provides board exams and certifications for laboratory physicians. The Continuing Certification Program provides continuous professional development. |
| College of Pathologists (CAP) | | X | X | Largest professional organization for pathologists with 18,000 members. Accredits labs through checklists, inspections, and proficiency testing. |
| Joint Commission (TJC) | | X | | Largest accreditation organization with over 22,000 accredited organizations. The Gold Seal of Approval® requires on-site examinations every 2–3 years. |
| Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) | | X | | Ensures laboratories meet CLIA and other regulatory requirements to maintain quality patient health care. It accredits over 7,000 organizations through proficiency testing and inspections. |
Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)
| | X | X | Organization specializing in transfusion medicine and biotherapies. Sets standards, conducts inspections, and provides technical guidance for the blood supply and any testing related to transfusion medicine performed in hospitals. |
| American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) | | | X | Professional organization for 9,000 laboratory professionals. Provides access to continuing education and professional development. |
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)
| | | X | Professional organization for 50,000 laboratory professionals. Provides educational programs and hosts conferences for professional development. |
