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.