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Learn from the Best Minds
CAP members come from all types of laboratories — world-renowned hospitals, large commercial laboratories, and regional academic centers representing a variety of sizes, services, and patient populations. Having access to this broad range of experience and expertise is extremely valuable for sharing best practices and new advancements in laboratory medicine.
Through involvement on more than 70 committees, the CAP pathologists and laboratorians who design, develop, and use our programs genuinely understand the errors and challenges that can occur. These individuals not only determine the specifications and requirements for the programs, they also infuse education into the reports, advise on best practices, and provide timely input into rapid changes, as was evident in our COVID response.
In response to the pandemic, we produced six new programs, implemented 27 accreditation checklist changes, and provided a wealth of information online including safety measures and validation for test methods.
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Hear from Some of Our 20,000 Customers
Whatever challenges your laboratory might face, it is comforting to know you are not alone. Hear from CAP customers working in laboratories worldwide about their experiences with the CAP and the benefits they have realized.
Learn about why Al Jalilia Genomics Center in the UAE chose CAP accreditation and their research addressing SARS-CoV-2.
What Sets Us Apart: Peer Inspectors and Checklists
Our peer-based inspection model uses laboratory professionals who have been in your position — they understand the challenges and risks you encounter. Rather than simply noting deficiencies, they work collaboratively with you during an onsite inspection and often become a resource of knowledge and new ideas.
Our 21 discipline-specific accreditation checklists serve as a detailed guide — not only for achieving accreditation, but also for leadership and running a high-quality laboratory. The checklists are annually updated, incorporating worldwide best practices and reflecting the most recent advances in laboratory medicine.
Having a set of objective requirements created exclusively for laboratory medicine and pathology — and clear criteria for demonstrating compliance — helps eliminate subjectivity. Both the laboratory staff and the inspectors know precisely what to expect, and our inspectors will help you understand exactly what you need to do to meet the requirements.
“The CAP serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.”
From the CAP Mission Statement
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine — Our Commitment, Our Mission, Our Passion
We are experts in laboratory medicine because pathology (anatomic and clinical) is our exclusive focus. While other accreditation and quality management systems may review overall laboratory processes, they often don’t address laboratory-specific procedures and lack in-depth knowledge, especially for new and emerging technologies like next-generation sequencing.
We want to help you succeed in ensuring quality patient care and advancing the value of the laboratory within your organization. Our mindset is one of continuous improvement and forming partnerships to leverage all the tools and educational resources of the CAP.
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine — Our Commitment, Our Mission, Our Passion
We are experts in laboratory medicine because pathology (anatomic and clinical) is our exclusive focus. While other accreditation and quality management systems may review overall laboratory processes, they often don’t address laboratory-specific procedures and lack in-depth knowledge, especially for new and emerging technologies like next-generation sequencing.
We want to help you succeed in ensuring quality patient care and advancing the value of the laboratory within your organization. Our mindset is one of continuous improvement and forming partnerships to leverage all the tools and educational resources of the CAP.
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine — Our Commitment, Our Mission, Our Passion
We are experts in laboratory medicine because pathology (anatomic and clinical) is our exclusive focus. While other accreditation and quality management systems may review overall laboratory processes, they often don’t address laboratory-specific procedures and lack in-depth knowledge, especially for new and emerging technologies like next-generation sequencing.
We want to help you succeed in ensuring quality patient care and advancing the value of the laboratory within your organization. Our mindset is one of continuous improvement and forming partnerships to leverage all the tools and educational resources of the CAP.