The IFCC recommends methods such as the Bessey-Lowry-Brock method for alkaline phosphatase activity. What does IFCC stand for?

• A. International Federation for Clinical Chemistry
• B. International Federation of Clinical Chemistry
• C. International Forum for Clinical Chemistry
• D. International Federation for Chemical Chemistry

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is what the acronym IFCC stands for. The International Federation for Clinical Chemistry is the international body that develops and promotes standardized methods and reference materials for clinical chemistry measurements, including enzyme assays like alkaline phosphatase. The Bessey-Lowry-Brock method mentioned is an example of an alkaline phosphatase activity assay, and IFCC provides guidance to harmonize how such activities are measured and reported so results are comparable across laboratories. Some sources now use a broader name—International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine—but the acronym IFCC traditionally corresponds to the former wording, which is why that option is the best match.