CAP26: Connect. Inspire. Embrace.
Practical education, meaningful conversations, and a network of colleagues committed to better patient care.
International proficiency testing and external quality assessment shipping updates
International events are disrupting proficiency testing and external quality assessment shipments.
We are working to minimize delays and keep laboratories informed.
Upcoming Events
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Validating, Implementing, and Monitoring AI Applications in Laboratory Medicine
Jun 9, 2026 - Jun 9, 2026 -
Prenatal Serum Screening Symposium: Examining the Use of Race in Clinical Practice
Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
Latest News From the CAP
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CAP Brings Together Experts to Examine Use of Race in Prenatal Serum Screening
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Doctors Explain the Risks of Swimming in Freshwater Lakes
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HNL Lab Medicine Receives Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists
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Guideline Updates Target Diagnostic Errors with Structured Review
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Media Briefing: Pathologists Address Hantavirus Concerns
With hantavirus cases gaining national media attention, pathologists from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) provided expert insight into the virus, including how it is detected, assessed in clinical settings, and what clinicians and the public should understand about transmission and risk. Clinical laboratory experts discussed how hantavirus is identified in the lab, the challenges of early diagnosis, and what current data suggest about public health risk, including transmission in close-contact settings.