Purposes of ASCLS-Michigan:

• to promote standards in clinical laboratory methods and research, and in affiliated fields;

• to promote standards in clinical laboratory methods and research, and in affiliated fields;

• to enhance the professional status and image of its members;

• to create mutual understanding and cooperation among the society and its members and all others who are engaged in the interests of individual and public health;

• to be responsible for providing educational programs in the clinical laboratory and related sciences and to assist at maintaining standards of competence at all levels;

• to represent the interests of the clinical laboratory and affiliated professions and the members of the Society in all government and other forums that affect those interests;

• to establish and promote ethical standards for the professions represented; and

• to provide aid and benefit to all members of said professions.