Medical laboratory professionals are key members of the health care team; their work is vital to the health of millions. National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) offers laboratorians the chance to show pride in their profession while promoting the life-saving work of the laboratory.

Your involvement is crucial to ensure your health care colleagues, patients, and community are informed about Lab Week. This guide, developed by the ASCP, will assist you in creating a successful Lab Week celebration.

• 2008 Lab Week Planning Guide PDF
• Commemorative items that can help you promote Lab Week
• 2008 Logos
• Plan a Great Lab Week with your colleagues
• Target the right audiences with your Lab Week message
• An official gubernatorial or mayoral proclamation is superb publicity for Lab Week and puts your issues before those who make policy and regulations.
• Give the grand tour of your laboratory.
• Use exhibits to spread the word about the important work you do.
• Television and radio stations are a great way to spread the good word about Lab Week.
• Publicity Ideas & sample press release
• NMLPW fast facts to use in lab reports, media interviews, or your laboratory newsletter.
• Past Lab Week themes
• Past Lab Week logos
• Lab Week Certificate

Contact us
The ASCP Communications Department is ready to help you have a successful celebration! If you have questions or need help, call (312) 541-4946.