American Society for Clinical Pathology

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is a professional association based in Chicago, Illinois. The ASCP provides certification and continuing education to its members who are primarily pathologists, pathologist's assistants, and laboratory professionals.

Pronunciation

American Society for Clinical Pathology: /əˈmɛrɪkən səˈsaɪəti fɔr ˈklɪnɪkəl pəˈθɑːlədʒi/

Etymology

The term "American Society for Clinical Pathology" is derived from the organization's focus on the medical specialty of pathology, which is the study of the causes and effects of diseases, particularly the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.

Related Terms

Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of diseases, particularly the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
Clinical Pathology: A medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids, such as blood and urine, and tissues.
Laboratory Professionals: Healthcare professionals who perform and interpret diagnostic tests in a laboratory setting.
Pathologist's Assistant: A highly trained allied health professional who provides various services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.
Chicago: The city in Illinois where the ASCP is based.

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American Society for Clinical Pathology