PREAMBLE: -

We, the Medical Laboratory Professionals of India, united under the Indian Confederation of Medical Laboratory Science (ICMLS), solemnly affirm our commitment to uphold the dignity, autonomy, and scientific integrity of our profession. Recognizing our vital role in accurate diagnosis, public health, patient safety, and national healthcare delivery, we resolve to build a competent, ethical, and self-regulated professional workforce that serves society with excellence.

Guided by the principles of quality, accountability, and evidence-based practice, we endeavour to promote uniform education, continuous professional development, scientific research, and globally aligned standards in laboratory medicine. We pledge to foster collaboration, inspire leadership, and safeguard the rights and responsibilities of every Medical Laboratory Professional.

With faith in scientific progress, professional unity, and service to humanity, we dedicate ourselves to strengthening the nation’s healthcare system through accurate diagnostics and uncompromised ethics.

VISION STATEMENT

To establish Medical Laboratory Science as a recognized, respected, and regulated profession in India—empowering every Medical Laboratory Professional

to uphold excellence in diagnostics, advance scientific innovation, and strengthen the nation’s healthcare system.

MISSION STATEMENT

ICMLS is committed to:

1.       Professional Recognition & Regulation
Advocate for statutory recognition, professional autonomy, and ethical regulation of Medical Laboratory Science in India.

2.       Education, Standards & Competency
Promote uniform curriculum, competency-based education, and continuous professional development to ensure skilled, knowledgeable, and future-ready laboratory professionals.

3.       Quality & Patient Safety
Strengthen the culture of quality, accreditation, and evidence-based laboratory practices to support accurate diagnosis and safer patient outcomes.

4.       Leadership & Workforce Empowerment
Empower professionals through training, research, leadership development, and career progression pathways across public, private, academic, and research sectors.

5.       Collaboration & Advocacy
Build strong partnerships with government bodies, institutions, professional councils, and global organizations to uplift the profession and contribute to national health policies.

6.       Scientific Growth & Innovation
Encourage innovation, research, and adoption of advanced technologies in diagnostics, laboratory medicine, and public health.

CODE OF ETHICS-

All members of ICMLS shall abide by the following ethical principles:

1.       Patient First:  Always prioritize patient safety, confidentiality, and welfare.

2.       Accuracy & Quality: Perform duties with precision, competency, and adherence to quality standards.

3.       Integrity & Honesty: Uphold truthfulness in laboratory reporting, documentation, and professional conduct.

4.       Confidentiality: Protect patient data, medical records, and laboratory information at all times.

5.       Accountability: Accept responsibility for professional decisions and actions.

6.       Continuous Learning : Commit to lifelong learning, CPD, and advancement of professional skills.

7.       Ethical Practice: Reject unethical practices, falsification, shortcuts, and malpractice.

8.       Respect & Professionalism: Maintain respectful behaviour with colleagues, patients, and healthcare teams.

9.       Impartiality: Ensure fairness and objectivity, free from bias, influence, or conflict of interest.

10.    Service to Society: Contribute to public health, scientific progress, and national healthcare improvement.

CORE VALUES

·      Integrity & Ethics

·      Quality & Accountability

·      Professionalism & Respect

·      Innovation & Excellence

·      Collaboration & Service to Society