Resources and educational material to help Histology Laboratories continually improve their performance.
What is HistoQIP?
HistoQIP is a quality assurance program for histopathology, jointly sponsored by the National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
HistoQIP improves histologic slide preparation in anatomic pathology laboratories. In this educational program, an expert panel of pathologists, histotechnologists, and histotechnicians evaluates submitted slides for histologic technique using uniform grading criteria. Participants receive a laboratory-specific evaluation and a participant summary with performance benchmarking, commentary from evaluators, and peer comparison data.
NSH members who have completed at least one year of membership are welcome to apply to be a HistoQIP grader.
General Histotechnology Programs
Biopsy Programs
- HQIPBX – HistoQIP Biopsy Program
- HQBX1 – HistoQIP Gastrointestinal Biopsy Program
- HQBX2 – HistoQIP Dermatopathology Biopsy Program
- HQBX3 – HistoQIP Urogenital Tract Biopsy Program
- HQBX4 – HistoQIP Gynecological Biopsy
Whole Slide Image
Special Studies Programs
- HQCLB – HistoQIP Cell Block Preparations Program
- HQISH – HistoQIP In Situ Hybridization Program
- HQMEL – HistoQIP Dermatopathology Program
- HQMMR – HistoQIP Mismatch Repair IHC Program
- HQNEU – HistoQIP Central Nervous System Program
- HQNSC – HistoQIP Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma Program
- HQPED – HistoQIP Pediatric Program
- HQTAR – HistoQIP Targeted Therapy Program
Histotechnology Resources
- Practical Tips to Assist Implementation of Whole Slide Imaging
- Practical Guide to Specimen Handling
- H&E Troubleshooting Guide
- IHC Troubleshooting Guide
CAP publications available for purchase through CAP Press Publications.
 Histologic Preparations: Common Problems and Their Solutions (PUB123) |
 Quality Management in Anatomic Pathology (PUB125) |
