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ICME Journal of Laboratory Medicine  • Monthly Publication Schedule

Inviting Submissions for Forthcoming Issues

Publishing original research, diagnostic advances, and evidence-based clinical practices.

SUBMIT YEAR-ROUND

The ICME Journal of Laboratory Medicine invites researchers, clinicians, laboratory scientists, academicians, healthcare professionals, postgraduate scholars, and industry experts to submit original and high-quality manuscripts for consideration in its forthcoming issues.

The journal provides an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access platform for the publication of research that advances laboratory medicine, clinical diagnostics, pathology, biomedical science, and evidence-based healthcare practice.

Areas of Interest

The journal welcomes manuscripts across all major domains of laboratory medicine and interdisciplinary diagnostics, including:

Core Laboratory Specialties
  • Clinical biochemistry & clinical chemistry
  • Hematology & coagulation studies
  • Medical microbiology & infectious diseases
  • Clinical immunology & serology
  • Histopathology, cytopathology & FNAC
  • Transfusion medicine & blood banking
Advanced & Emerging Diagnostics
  • Molecular diagnostics, genetics & genomics
  • Cancer diagnostics & molecular pathology
  • Digital pathology & AI integration
  • Biomarkers & diagnostic innovation
  • Point-of-care testing (POCT) & automation
  • Toxicology & therapeutic drug monitoring
Management, Quality & Safety
  • Laboratory quality assurance & accreditation
  • Biosafety, biosecurity & waste management
  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) tracking
  • Public health laboratory sciences
  • Laboratory ethics & research integrity
Interdisciplinary Connections
  • Diagnostic accuracy & clinical validation
  • Laboratory education & professional training
  • Biotechnology & biomedical engineering
  • Healthcare technology & epidemiology
  • Pharmacy & clinical decision support

Accepted Manuscript Categories

Authors can submit contributions under any of the following scholarly formats:

Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Case Reports & Case Series
Short Communications
Technical Reports & Protocols
Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
Clinical Studies
Perspectives & Commentaries
Letters to the Editor
Editorials
Brief Reports

Submission Requirements Checklist

Before submitting, authors must ensure their manuscript complies with the following:

✓ Original work not published or under consideration elsewhere.
✓ Strict adherence to journal author guidelines and formatting standards.
✓ Inclusion of ethical approval and informed consent statements for human/animal studies.
✓ Full disclosure of all potential, actual, or perceived conflicts of interest.
✓ Accurate research methodologies, raw data support, and correct reference citations.

Author Benefits & Special Issues

Why Publish With Us?
  • Double-blind independent peer review
  • Monthly publication frequency (12 Issues/Year)
  • 100% Open Access for global readership
  • Professional editorial processing & indexing
  • Commitment to publication ethics & COPE standards
Special Issue Proposals

The journal welcomes proposals for special issues focusing on emerging diagnostic challenges, technological innovations, and public health priorities. Proposals should include title, scope, guest editor details, and submission timelines.

Invitation to Authors: The ICME Journal of Laboratory Medicine looks forward to receiving valuable contributions from authors worldwide that advance laboratory science, clinical diagnostics, and patient-centered healthcare.

Submission Info
Status Open Year-Round
Publication Fee ₹0 (Free)
Peer Review Double-Blind
Frequency Monthly (12/Year)
Access Model Open Access
Submit Paper Online Author Guidelines
Adhering to COPE & ICMJE guidelines for scholarly publishing.