Laboratory Investigation Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0023-6837 eISSN 1530-0307 Elsevier BV US

Q3 Quartile

About Laboratory Investigation
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Laboratory Investigation (LI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering AI in cancer detection and Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0023-6837 (e-ISSN 1530-0307). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.23 (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 (APC ~$4480 USD). OpenAlex records 8,461 works and 203,441 citations, with an h-index of 176.

Laboratory Investigation Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Laboratory Investigation has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.23, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the AI in cancer detection 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.

Laboratory Investigation operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Laboratory Investigation 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 Laboratory Investigation against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Laboratory Investigation
  • Budget $4480 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers AI in cancer detection, Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Laboratory Investigation Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-94%
Field avg: 3.52
APC vs Field Avg
+38%
Field avg: $3248

Compared against 48 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0023-6837
ISSN (Online) 1530-0307
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $4480 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Laboratory Investigation is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4480.

In our subject taxonomy, Laboratory Investigation is classified under AI in cancer detection, Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment and Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging.

Laboratory Investigation is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.228.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laboratory Investigation

Laboratory Investigation does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.228 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Laboratory Investigation is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Laboratory Investigation is $4480 USD.

Laboratory Investigation is published by Elsevier BV.

Laboratory Investigation shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Laboratory Investigation is 0023-6837. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1530-0307.

Laboratory Investigation sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.23, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
0.228
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.228 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S137146891

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