Formal educational programs in laboratory sciences can be accredited by nationally recognized agencies. Accreditation insures that the program meets standards for quality and that graduates will be eligible for national certifying examinations. Accrediting agencies maintain lists of the educational programs they approve. Professional organizations may also maintain lists of educational programs. Click on the agency names to link to their websites.

Educational programs BY STATE
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Clinical Laboratory Science (medical technology)
	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences American Board of Health Education Schools

Cytogenetic technology
	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Association of Genetic Technologists

Cytotechnology
	Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Histocompatibility
	American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

histotechnology
	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Phlebotomy
	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences American Board of Health Education Schools

Prediagnostic pathology/Pathologists' assistant
	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Molecular pathology technology
	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Association of Genetic Technologists