Lab Tests Online is a single-resource Web site providing up-to-date clinical lab test information. The site is designed to help patients and caregivers understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine diagnostic and therapeutic care. Produced by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), the site is a collaboration of several professional societies representing the laboratory community, including the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA), the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the Clinical Leadership and Management Association (CLMA).

At a time when consumers are being encouraged to take more responsibility for their own healthcare, and have expressed a greater interest in doing so, this site is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the value of laboratory services in preventing illness, diagnosing disease and monitoring medical treatment. By attempting to demystify this aspect of health care, the site is expected to foster a greater appreciation of the clinical laboratory. Information provided by the Web site on available lab tests and associated health issues should assist the public in making better, more informed decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

This user-friendly site receives more than 1500 hits daily, suggesting that the information it provides is certainly generating interest. DPC is proud to be an official sponsor of these efforts. The site can be accessed at www.labtestsonline.org.