American Board of Bioanalysis

06/15/2026

ABB Examination Scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland

ABB examinations are scheduled on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in conjunction with ASRM’s 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo. The examinations will be given at the Baltimore Hilton Inner Harbor Hotel, 401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland, (443)830-8025.

A minimum of at least ten weeks is required to process completed applications. August 14, 2026, is the deadline for an application, with all required documents, to be completed for review for the October 24, 2026, examinations. Please submit your application well in advance of the August 14, 2026, deadline to allow time to receive all necessary documents, such as educational transcripts and employment verification letters. If approved, the deadline to sign up for the October 24, 2025, examination is September 11, 2026.

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A minimum of at least ten weeks is required to process applications (with all required documents, e.g., transcripts and employment verifications).

05/27/2026

The American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) is an internationally recognized, CLIA approved not-for-profit certifying board. ABB evaluates, through the certification process, individuals who wish to enter, continue or advance in the clinical laboratory profession. ABB identifies, on a non discriminatory basis, individuals who meet ABB's requirements for clinical laboratory directors, consultants, and supervisors. ABB certification is based on an individual's education, experience, and knowledge of the laboratory field in which certification is granted.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th our offices will be closed. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/19/2026

On May 19, 2026, the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) on the Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. This HAN is to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about the outbreak and offer guidance for prevention and monitoring. The risk for widespread Ebola in the United States remains low due to robust surveillance programs and outbreak response capacity supported by federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial health partners.

Advisory to clinicians, public health practitioners, and travelers about a new outbreak of Ebola.

05/19/2026

On May 18, 2026, the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Update on the 2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection. This HAN informs clinicians about testing and consultation that are available for Andes virus and other hantaviruses endemic to the United States, South America, and other nations. Hantavirus disease can cause severe illness and can be fatal. The infection risk to the American public remains extremely low.

Testing available for patients with suspected hantavirus infection to include Andes virus.

05/11/2026

2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform clinicians and health departments about a new cluster of hantavirus disease cases caused by infection with Andes virus. Hantavirus disease can cause severe illness and can be fatal. Clinicians should be aware of the potential for imported cases, although the risk of broad spread to the United States is considered extremely unlikely at this time. As a precaution, this Health Advisory summarizes CDC's recommendations for U.S. public health departments, clinical laboratories, and healthcare workers about hantavirus disease case identification, testing, and biosafety considerations in clinical laboratories.

The CDC is issuing this HAN Health Advisory about a new cluster of hantavirus disease cases

04/23/2026

Laboratory professionals are highly skilled. They train for years to perform laboratory testing with precision and apply rigorous quality and safety best practices to generate vital scientific data used to inform and deliver accurate laboratory test results.

04/20/2026

Laboratory professionals play a critical role in clinical care, public health, and emergency response systems to protect the health of our nation. DLS’s 2026 Lab Week theme “Laboratory Professionals Safeguard Health” celebrates their valuable role in public health and patient care.

04/07/2026

Earn Continuing Education Credit and Explore New Science and Technology

These ABB/PEER-approved AAB and CRB continuing education opportunities are scheduled immediately following ABB’s May 5, 2026, certification examinations at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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American Association of Bioanalysts

03/19/2026

Navigating Professional Transitions: Tips on Documenting Work Experience/Training When Changing Jobs

We’ll cover:

What your legal rights look like during a transition
How contract terms shape when you can leave and where you can work next
The documents you should always request before your last day
How employment verification works and why errors cause delays
Steps to ensure smooth processing of future certification or exam applications

Register Today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7NVFFcVBSPS1M40J_UgABA #/registration