Clinical Chemistry Committee

To improve patient care by

• Promoting the accuracy, precision, and overall quality of laboratory results in clinical chemistry
• Evaluating emerging trends in clinical chemistry, incorporating improvements into proficiency testing and education
• Overseeing the development, maintenance, operation, and cost-effectiveness of CAP clinical chemistry proficiency testing programs
• Advising the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program on issues related to clinical chemistry
• Providing expertise and education to other programs of the CAP and to CAP members
• Maintaining liaisons with other relevant organizations

This committee reports to the Council on Scientific Affairs. View a list of the Current Committee Members and find additional resources and information in the Chemistry Topic Center.

Activities of Committee

• Monitor new and emerging issues/practices/technologies in clinical chemistry that may affect patient safety.
• Provide expertise for potential proficiency testing products. Actively encourage CAP to develop new products to meet needs of field.
• Contribute to the advancement of clinical chemistry by continually providing information for publication in CAP TODAY, specifically the Q&A section
• Professional and statistical oversight of the Chemistry Surveys Program.
• Contribute to the continuing education of members through Survey discussions, educational activities, papers, and other various publications.
• Provide support to the CAP and other CAP committees and programs.

Expertise or Experience

• A broad knowledge of clinical chemistry or expertise in one or more areas of interest to the committee
• The chair should have a broad understanding of clinical pathology and the functioning of the College

Benefits of Committee Membership

• Opportunity to play a significant role in the shaping the practice of clinical chemistry nationally and contributing to patient care
• The opportunity to meet and work with recognized experts in the field

Representation on Committee Beyond the CAP

• One liaison from American Association for Clinical Chemistry