Clinical Chemistry Journal Citation Rate 2026
0009-9147
eISSN 1530-8561
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
US
Q3 Quartile Fast Review
About Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry (CC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography and Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control, published by American Association for Clinical Chemistry in US, catalogued under ISSN 0009-9147 (e-ISSN 1530-8561). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.15 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 31,199 works and 1,021,584 citations, with an h-index of 322.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 31 days.
Clinical Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Clinical Chemistry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.15, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Clinical Chemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 31 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Clinical Chemistry should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Clinical Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Clinical Chemistry
- The average time from submission to first decision is 31 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control, Metabolism and Genetic Disorders. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Clinical Chemistry Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0009-9147 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1530-8561 |
| Publisher | American Association for Clinical Chemistry |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~31 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Clinical Chemistry is published by American Association for Clinical Chemistry and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Clinical Chemistry is classified under Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control, Metabolism and Genetic Disorders and Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies.
For prospective authors, Clinical Chemistry returns a first decision in about 31 days (moderate for its field).
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 0.875 (2023) to 1.151 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 32% over the last 2 years (from 0.875 to 1.151), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.151 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 0.875 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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