The CAP Pathology & Laboratory Quality Center

The Center

• Ensures quality in patient-centric diagnostic medicine through guideline development.



• Uses evidence to support development of practice guidelines and protocols.



• Employs a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates with other organizations to ensure broad acceptance of guidelines.



• Facilitates the coordination of consensus activities in the absence of evidence-based practice guidelines.

Why is the Center Critical?

• The Center helps pathologists and other clinicians make more informed decisions about diagnosis and optimal treatment, and places emphasis on transforming the pathologist’s role to the center of patient care.



• The Center illustrates that pathologists strive for self-regulation and continuous improvement. The development and adoption of new guidelines results in more effective use of testing, consistent, high-quality results and expert interpretations.



• The Center facilitates stronger alliances with other medical specialties and patient advocacy organizations.