The American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) is an internationally recognized, CLIA approved not-for-profit certifying board. ABB evaluates, through the certification process, individuals who wish to enter, continue or advance in the clinical laboratory profession. ABB identifies, on a non discriminatory basis, individuals who meet ABB's requirements for clinical laboratory directors, consultants, and supervisors. ABB certification is based on an individual's education, experience, and knowledge of the laboratory field in which certification is granted.