Publishing with Clinical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry is a leader in the field

Clinical Chemistry currently has the second highest Impact Factor^TM among journals of clinical chemistry, laboratory medicine, pathology, analytical chemistry, transfusion medicine and clinical microbiology. Impact Factor is seen as an indicator of the quality of a journal and therefore publishing your work in a journal with a high Impact Factor in turn reflects the high quality of your work.

Explore a sampling of top cited research from the journal contributing to Clinical Chemistry's latest Impact Factor. Review the examples of leading content before you submit an article:

Clinical Chemistry research has a global reach

The journal is accessible to readers from around the world. The journal includes readers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Top countries for usage* are listed below:

1. United States
2. China
3. United Kingdom
4. India
5. Germany

*Based on 2022 data

Clinical Chemistry publishes a range of content

For the over 65 years of the journal’s history, Clinical Chemistry has become relevant not only in clinical chemistry, but other clinical laboratory disciplines and clinical specialties as well. Clinical Chemistry welcomes research in a broad area of fields, including but not limited to:

• Genomics
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Toxicology
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Immunology
• Oncology

In addition to original research, editorials, and reviews, Clinical Chemistry has several recurring features such as clinical case studies, perspectives, podcasts, and Q&A articles. Clinical Chemistry also features annual special issues on relevant themes, edited by top experts in the field. Special issues broaden the reach and impact of your research.  

Clinical Chemistry research is part of important conversations

Clinical Chemistry articles are frequently mentioned across the web, from social media to news articles and patents. The journal has expanded the reach of its articles, with some articles being mentioned over hundreds of times across online platforms.

Explore the articles getting attention in an automated report from Altmetric. 

Clinical Chemistry gives the option to publish Open Access

When you publish with the journal, you can publish under an Open Access license. Publishing Open Access can help your article comply with funder requirements, reach broader audiences, have greater impact, benefit the general public, and contribute to accessible scholarship.

Learn more about Open Access publishing with Clinical Chemistry in the author guidelines.

Are you ready to publish your article?

We hope you consider submitting your laboratory medicine research to Clinical Chemistry. Here are the next steps you can take:

• Check the call for papers for any active requests for upcoming special issues
• Review the instructions to authors for information on journal policies and manuscript preparation
• Log into Clinical Chemistry’s submission site

OUP also offers additional resources to authors. Review the resources below:

• The Author Resource Center
• Check if your institution is part of a Read and Publish agreement
• See if you qualify for the Developing Countries Initiative