College of American Pathologists

College of American Pathologists (CAP) is a member-based physician organization founded in 1946 consisting of board-certified pathologists. It serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating for excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.

CAP is the world's largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high-quality and cost-effective medical care.

History

The College of American Pathologists was founded in 1946 and has grown to over 18,000 members. The founding members of the CAP were pathologists who believed in strength and quality through collaboration. The CAP was established to foster and ensure the highest standards in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.

Activities

The CAP's activities include the development of laboratory accreditation standards, the promotion of research and education in pathology, and the development and implementation of proficiency testing and performance improvement programs to ensure the accuracy of test results.

The CAP also provides resources and guidance to its members and the medical community, including the development of evidence-based guidelines, the promotion of patient safety, and the advocacy for the role of the pathologist in patient care.

Accreditation

The CAP's Laboratory Accreditation Program accredits the entire spectrum of laboratory test disciplines with the most scientifically rigorous customized checklist requirements. The accreditation program is internationally recognized and is the largest of its kind that utilizes teams of practicing laboratory professionals as inspectors.

See also

• Pathology
• Laboratory medicine
• Medical accreditation

External links

• Official website

College of American Pathologists Resources
Latest articles Most recent articles Ongoing trials	Wikipedia