Submit a Manuscript
Submit to the Journal of Clinical Microbiology® (JCM) today.
JCM publishes the most current research related to the laboratory diagnosis of human and animal infections and the role of the laboratory in both the management of infectious diseases and the elucidation of the epidemiology of infections.
JCM welcomes the following article types for publication:
- Research Articles
- Minireviews
- Point-Counterpoint
- The Brief Case
- Photo Quiz
- Commentaries
- Letters to the Editor
JCM is now Format Neutral.
ASM primary research journals will consider for publication manuscripts that have been posted in a recognized not-for-profit preprint archive. Please review our preprint policy announcement for more information.
Benefits of publishing with JCM:
- Rapid decisions (28 avg calendar days to first decision)
- Expedited review for manuscripts previously reviewed by
certain highly selective non-ASM journals - Rigorous peer review by working scientists
in your field - Published by a Scientific Society
- Compliant with Funder Mandates
- 86% of articles cited within two years of publication
Please review the JCM Instructions to Authors (PDF) and FAQs for additional information.