Lab Tests Online UK is the product of a unique collaboration among professional societies representing the clinical laboratory community. The concept was originally conceived by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), and launched in the United States of America as Lab Tests Online. The potential value of the site was identified by the Association for Clinical Biochemistry (ACB), and through generous funding by a grant from the Health Foundation, it has been able to licence the material from Lab Tests Online and create a site tailored to the UK public.

The Association for Clinical Biochemistry (ACB) was founded in 1953 as the "Association of Clinical Biochemists", and is one of the oldest such Associations in the world. Based in the United Kingdom, it is a professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science. The Association has medical and non-medical members in all major UK healthcare laboratories, in many university departments and in several commercial companies. The links with its Corporate Members leads to a fruitful relationship with the clinical diagnostics industry. The Association liaises with and is consulted by many national and international organisations on issues relating to Clinical Biochemistry.

The Royal College of Pathologists' mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, examinations and professional development. Pathology is a relatively young science. The first pathologists dealt with all areas of the subject, but rapid advances quickly meant that pathologists too became specialists. The Royal College of Pathologists was established in 1962 to co-ordinate this development and maintain the internationally renowned standards and reputation of British pathology.

Lab Tests Online is the original site developed in the USA by the AACC. The content was written in collaboration with professional groups from other clinical laboratory disciplines and was designed to help patients and carers understand better, those laboratory tests which are routinely used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) is the principal association of professional laboratory scientists, including MDs and PhDs. Their members develop and perform tests conducted in hospital laboratories, clinics, medical centers and other health care settings. The AACC provides national and worldwide leadership in advancing the practice and profession of clinical laboratory medicine and its role in improving health care. AACC's mission includes educating the public about the value of laboratory testing with the overall goal of improving the public's health.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity that aims to improve health and the quality of healthcare for the people of the United Kingdom. Through our programmes, activities and investments, we seek out and support leaders in health; promote innovation in the delivery of health services; enhance the capacity for new knowledge through research; and disseminate evidence for changing health policy and practice. The Health Foundation distributes over £15 million annually through its programmes.