Recognizing Excellence
in the Laboratory
The Leading Laboratories designation recognizes laboratories that demonstrate an exemplary focus on impacting quality patient outcomes. Through this focus, they in turn increase the visibility and prominence of the medical laboratory team among clinical colleagues, hospital leadership, and patients.
Current Leading Laboratories Include
The gold standard for laboratory excellence
Developed by ASCP volunteer laboratory leaders, this designation provides:
- Public recognition of a laboratory’s meaningful achievements in improving patient outcomes
- Evidence of a laboratory’s commitment to the necessary ongoing professional development of its team
- Proof of laboratory leadership’s commitment to their team and to patients
What defines a Leading Laboratory?
A Leading Laboratory demonstrates excellence in four key ways:
Quality Outcomes
Professional Development
Trusted Leadership
Laboratory Visibility
How do we achieve the Leading Laboratories designation?
Eligibility Requirements
The Leading Laboratories program is now open to all accredited laboratories in the United States.
Application Process
The application process involves an online attestation and application submission process. Learn more about the process here, or submit the form below to speak directly with one of our team members.
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