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Proficiency Testing (PT) Programs

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Laboratory medicine is changing at a rapid pace. Our comprehensive range of programs constantly evolve to keep you in step with these changes so you have more time for what matters most—accuracy in the laboratory.

• Catalogs, Ordering, and Shipping Information
• SARS-CoV-2 Proficiency Testing Programs
• Quality Management Tools
  
• Quality Cross Check Programs
• Calibration Verification/Linearity (CVL)
• Continuing Education Programs
• PT Information for Manufacturers
• PT Resources
• Accuracy-Based Programs

ISO 17043 Accreditation for Proficiency Testing

The CAP is committed to providing the highest quality proficiency testing (PT) materials. Review our quality policy, scope, and certificate of ISO accreditation.

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External Quality Assessment (EQA) for Laboratories Outside the USA

Join more than 20,000 laboratories around the world and partner with us on your journey to achieve continuous quality improvements and higher standards of care for patients.

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Tools

e-LAB Solutions Suite (ELSS)

Learn how ELSS, our portal to manage your laboratory improvement and other tools integrate with our PT programs.

• e-LAB Solutions Suite
• Performance Analytics Dashboard
  

Direct Transmission of PT Results

Electronically transmit your quantitative PT results directly to us without manual entry.

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Sample Exchange Registry

Our Sample Exchange Registry connects laboratories performing testing where no formal PT is available.

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Anatomic Pathology Slide and Tissue Sample Donation Programs

Participate in programs that elevate the skills of pathologists and technologists.

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News and Updates

Regulatory Information

Stay informed and up-to-date with regulatory news as well as timely information about our PT programs.

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eAlerts

eAlerts provide need-to-know information about our laboratory improvement programs.

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The CAP's Laboratory Accreditation Program is unlike any other. It’s an engaging, dynamic, collaborative experience that fosters continuous improvement. Top-ranked hospitals prefer our program. Why? We help them manage changes in laboratory medicine and technology, as well as the regulatory landscape.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) granted the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program deeming authority, which allows CAP inspection in lieu of a CMS inspection. In addition, the CAP retains deemed status with the Joint Commission, United Network for Organ Sharing, the National Marrow Donor Program, the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapies, and many US state agencies.

Annual checklist updates incorporate the latest best practices. Developed with input from more than 500 pathologists, our checklists provide a clear roadmap for achieving accreditation and running a high-quality laboratory.

The CAP’s unique peer-inspection model benefits both the laboratories being inspected and the laboratories providing the inspection teams. Our inspection teams are trained, practicing laboratory professionals who understand the workflows and challenges you face because they face them every day as well. In addition, only the CAP offers specialty inspectors for key, high-complexity disciplines.

The graphic below captures the accreditation and inspection cycle for CAP-accredited laboratories. The initial inspection is announced, thereafter, all US inspections are unannounced due to the CAP’s deemed status with the Joint Commission. Subsequent international inspections are announced.