American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science 
This society for clinical laboratory science professionals offers information on ethics, conferences, publications, membership benefits, and educational and career opportunities.

American Society for Clinical Pathology 
This professional membership organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals offers workshops, continuing education opportunities, conferences, and publications.

CDC’s Division of Laboratory Systems – From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site offers best practice information, conference listings, national and international laboratory information, and much more.

DNA Forensics – From the US government’s Human Genome Project, this site details methods, uses, ethics, legal considerations, and more.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredits and approves clinical laboratory sciences and associated educational programs.

North Carolina Society for Clinical Laboratory Science 
This state agency of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences offers policy, meeting, membership, and student information.

National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel 
The National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA) is a voluntary, nonprofit, non-governmental organization that conducts certification of medical laboratory personnel and other credential-related activities deemed necessary to serve the patient and public needs. NCA provides national peer-developed and peer-administered examinations for medical laboratory personnel.

WCU's Institutional Review Board (IRB) 
The university's IRB is responsible for making sure that research on human subjects is conducted in a safe manner that conforms to federal regulations. Anyone planning to do research involving human subjects should review this website.