Updated January 22, 2013

PAP PT Program

• PAP PT Program Information (PDF, 97 KB)
• PAP PT Frequently Asked Questions
• 2013 PAP PT Proctor Packet (PDF, 305 KB)
• 2013 PAP PT Kit Instructions (PDF, 300 KB)
• 2013 PAP PT Order Form (PDF, 517 KB)
• CMS PAP PT Referral Guidelines (PDF, 330 KB)

Important Information About Cytology Proficiency Testing

• Updates from Washington

• CMS Communications
• CMS Cytology Proficiency Testing Page
• Survey and Certification
• Cytology PT Informational Supplement 2006
• Final 2009 National Proficiency Testing Results
• Final 2008 National Proficiency Testing Results
• Final 2007 National Proficiency Testing Results
• Final 2006 National Cytology Proficiency Testing Results
• Final 2005 National Cytology Proficiency Testing Results
• February 8, 2006 CLIAC Presentation - National Cytology PT Update
• September 20, 2006 CLIAC Presentation - Cytology Update
• Cytology Proficiency Testing Requirements for Residents and Fellows (PDF, 90 K)
• Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) of 1988 Cytology Reference Links
• Federal Registry Pertaining to Cytology PT
• Sec. 493.855 Standard; Cytology: gynecologic examinations
• Sec. 493.945 Cytology; gynecologic examinations.
• CLIA ’88 Scoring Grid and Explanation
• Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC) Updates

Related Links

• Cytopathology Topic Center
• Committee Roster
• Anatomic Pathology Programs
• PAP Slide Donation Program