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Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) is the official journal of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine and publishes English-language articles on basic and applied research, novel teaching and training methods, and cutting-edge clinical laboratory medicine. It is published monthly in print and online, uses single-anonymized peer review by at least two experts, and covers topics across clinical biochemistry, genomics and molecular biology, hematology and hemostasis, immunology, microbiology, biomarkers, standardization, patient safety, and translational laboratory medicine.

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Subject Medical Laboratory Technology
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1434-6621
eISSN 1437-4331
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No submission and publication fee; optional open access under CC-BY-4.0 may be available with no APC or a discount through participating institutions

Submission Instructions

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover letter should include a statement that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere, is not under consideration by another journal, and whether there are any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Each submitted image or illustration must have a unique caption.
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Research Article

Cover Letter Cover letter should be included. Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere or under consideration by another journal and should declare whether there are any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
References References requirements are not specified.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere, is not under consideration by another journal, and declare whether there are any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
References References requirements are not specified.
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Mini Review

Cover Letter Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal, and it should declare whether there are any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
References References requirements are not specified.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript requirements are not specified.
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Guidelines And Recommendations

Cover Letter Cover letter should include a statement that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere, is not under consideration by another journal, and declares whether there are any conflicts of interest. Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere, is not under consideration by another journal, and declare any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Each image or illustration must have a unique caption.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal, and it should declare whether there are any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover letter should declare any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
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Case Report And Review Of The Literature

Cover Letter Cover letter should include statements on exclusive submission and any conflicts of interest. Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere, is not under consideration by another journal, and whether there are any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Relevant keywords should be included.
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Case Series

Cover Letter Cover letter should include a statement that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal. Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere or under consideration by another journal and should declare whether there are any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript should include relevant keywords.
References References requirements are not specified.
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Case Report - Lessons In Clinical Reasoning

Cover Letter Cover letter should include statements that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere or submitted elsewhere and should declare any conflicts of interest. Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere or submitted elsewhere and should declare whether any conflicts of interest exist.
Abstract Abstract is required.
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Case Report - Learning From Tragedy

Cover Letter Cover letter should include statements that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere or submitted elsewhere and whether there are any conflicts of interest. Cover letter should state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere or under consideration by another journal and should declare any conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Relevant keywords should be included.
References References requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

Frontmatter

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10.1515/cclm-2026-frontmatter7
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Clinical utility and harm potential of direct-to-consumer laboratory test panels: a cross-sectional content analysis across commercial providers in the United States and Europe

Siddarth Agrawal, Leopold Rehan, Grzegorz Mazur, Jerzy T. Chudek

10.1515/cclm-2026-0679
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Is statistical evaluation sufficient? New external quality assessment performance metrics through clinical performance

Halil İbrahim Akbay, Elvar Theodorsson, Hamit Hakan Alp

10.1515/cclm-2026-0702
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Pre-test probability determines optimal ANA screening strategy: a risk-stratified comparison of indirect immunofluorescence and CTD screen assay

Giacomo Cafaro, Francesco Tromby, Andrea Castellucci, Onelia Bistoni, Beatrice Del Papa, Roberto Dal Pozzolo, Lorenza Bruno, Anna Colangelo, Francesca Lalli, Giulia Cruciani, Martina Nicchi, Biancamaria Pianese, Caterina Antonini, Erica Giombetti, Alfredo Villa, Carlo Perricone, Roberto Gerli, Elena Bartoloni

10.1515/cclm-2026-0348
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Preserved dRVVT and prolonged contact activation localize severe isolated aPTT prolongation to prekallikrein deficiency

Nikolaos Androulakis, Eleni Nioti, Antonios Dilintas, Olga Striligka, Christina Kalpadakis

10.1515/cclm-2026-0746
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Frequently asked questions

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Is a cover letter required?

Many journals ask for a cover letter to accompany submission. The cover letter should highlight the findings, the impact of the research, why the work is of interest to the journal’s readers, state that the paper has not been previously published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal, and declare any conflicts of interest.

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What are the publication costs?

No submission and publication fee; optional open access under CC-BY-4.0 may be available with no APC or a discount through participating institutions

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