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AABB
   American Association of Blood Banks. Has some information of interest for the phlebotomist or specimen processor.

AACC
   American Association for Clinical Chemistry. Information and education that the phlebotomist can use. CEU's available.

ABP, Inc.
   ABP offers many educational opportunities using conferences, workshops, and more.

ACA
   American Credentialing Agency. A certifying agency for phlebotomists.

AMT
   American Medical Technology. A certifying agency for phlebotomists.

ARUP Laboratories
   Education, employment and information for the phlebotomist.

ASCLS
   American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science. Membership available to the phlebotomist. Lots of information of interest and educational opportunities. Not a certifying agency.

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Region I

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Region II

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Region III

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Region VI

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Region VII

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Region VIII

ASCP
   American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Certification available for phlebotomist. Educational opportunities.

Advance
   Advance is a laboratory magazine with great online information. Information, articles and education for phlebotomists.

The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
   Information on education, publications, and legislation including interests of the clinical laboratory.

CDC
   Center for Disease Control. Up-to-the-minute information on different issues of interest.

CLMA
   Clinical Laboratory Management Association. For those of you who like to know what's happening for the clinical laboratory.

College of American Pathologists
   Educational opportunities and resources.

JCAHO
   Joint Commission Accreditation. Informative.

LabExplorer
   Lots of information for laboratory professionals. Fun site.

LabSafety
   Supply and safety information and material.

Louis B. Caruanna, Ph.D. MT(ASCP)
   Too many web sites to list!! There are phlebotomy related sites, CLS sites, pathology sites, management... Wow!

MLO On-Line
   MLO is a laboratory magazine. Information, articles and education of interest to the phlebotomist.

NAACLS
   NAACLS is an accrediting agency. They do a lot in the field of phlebotomy. Information and education for the phlebotomist.

NCA
   National Credentialing Agency. Phlebotomy certification available.

NCCLS
   The "Gold Standard" of laboratory standards and instruction.

NCCT
   The National Center for Competency Testing is a certifying agency for phlebotomists.

NHA
   National Healthcare Agency. Certification for the phlebotomist. Other certifications also available.

NPA
   National Phlebotomy Association. Membership and certification for the phlebotomist.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
   This US site provides the information of safety issues for health care, and governmental laws.

Society Of Armed Forces
   Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS). For military laboratorians.

Staff USA
   Phlebotomy staffing—needs and placement. If you are looking for a job in your area check out Staff USA.

US National Network of Libraries of Medicine
   This site offers free online resources and educational information. There are presentations free to the public included on this valuable site.

Yahoo Phlebotomy Group
   This online club is a lot of fun. Post messages, participate in polls and more!

eTotalLab
   eTotalLab, "Your Medical Lab Online."

California (top)

AB 1557
   California Phlebotomy Legislation. Copy of the approved new legislation for California phlebotomists. Written by Carol Migden.

CA State Phlebotomy Regulation Presentation (PDF File 295K)
   Find out what the latest information on the phlebotomy regulations is from the Laboratory Field Services Presentation shown at the Phlebotomy West Conference in September 2001.

California Phlebotomy Schools
   Schools approved through Lab Field Services, and through Private Postsecondary

California Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
   ASCLS State Society

Center for Phlebotomy Education
   Director, Dennis Ernst, MT(ASCP). Great site for the phlebotomist. This has an incredible newsletter and education.

DHS
   Department of Health Services—California. Will need to know this one when phlebotomy certification is required.

Dominguez Hills, California State University

Phlebotomy School Locator
   Also see California Schools

San Francisco State University

San Jose State University

Southern California Phlebotomy Training