International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC)
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) is a worldwide, non-political organization for clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine. As such it has a range of roles that include :
• global standard setting in collaboration with other international organizations,
• supporting its members through scientific and educational endeavour, and
• providing a series of congresses, conferences and focussed meetings in order for laboratory medicine specialists to meet and present original findings and best practice.
Mission:
IFCC mission is to be the leading organization in the field of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine worldwide.
Through leadership and innovation in science and education they will strive to enhance the scientific level and the quality of diagnosis and therapy for patients throughout the world. They will build on the professionalism of Their members to provide quality services to patients. They will aim to communicate effectively with their members, other healthcare providers and the public to ensure knowledge of Their excellent scientific and educational achievements. They will focus always on scientific standards, publications, education and communications. They will communicate effectively through a variety of electronic media. They will hold outstanding congresses and conferences to bring the efforts of IFCC to the global community.