Proficiency Testing
Our comprehensive range of proficiency testing (PT)/external quality assessment (EQA) spans 16 disciplines—giving you the tools you need to verify the accuracy and reliability of your testing process.
Latest Updates
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2025 CLIA Regulatory Updates
Stay up-to-date with regulatory news as well as timely information about our PT programs.
New 2026 Surveys and Anatomic Pathology Education Programs
View our news programs and decide which is right for you.
PT/EQA Laboratories in Europe
Due to the enforcement of import regulations set forth by the European Commission, laboratories must obtain import permits for programs containing animal by-product(s) to receive shipments in Europe.
About Proficiency Testing
Our wide-ranging PT/EQA portfolio spans clinical and anatomic pathology and incorporates both routine and esoteric programs. Each is designed, developed, and continuously reviewed by expert scientific committees to ensure its clinical relevance. As laboratory medicine evolves so does the breadth of what we offer—keeping you at the forefront of operational excellence and diagnostic confidence.
CAP Proficiency Testing Benefits
Our best-in-class PT/EQA programs allow you to compare your performance with some of the industry’s largest peer groups reinforcing confidence in your results, including:
- Individual evaluations and participant summary reports that deliver actionable insights to ensure accurate results and high performance.
- Educational discussions written by our scientific committees that enhance your staff knowledge and competence.
Continuous Quality Improvement
Beyond PT/EQA, our suite of quality improvement programs and products help reduce risk and improve patient outcomes. These convenient solutions allow you to benchmark against peers, compare instruments, verify instrument calibration, assess staff competency, and more—a wealth of tools in support of your continuous improvement. Not only will you be able to strengthen your quality initiatives, but you’ll also be able to demonstrate compliance to accreditation requirements.
Proficiency Testing Basics
Proficiency Testing Resources
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PT/EQA Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions about performance and interpretation of CAP PT/EQA programs.
DigitalScope Technology
Simulating the microscope experience, DigitalScope delivers unparalleled online viewing of whole slide images for proficiency testing programs.
CAP eFRM
Produce consistent, reliable, and complete cancer reports using the latest CAP Cancer Protocols for accurate patient diagnosis.
Manage Your Testing
Access the tools you need to submit results, track performance, and manage your ongoing PT/EQA program.
e-LAB Solutions Suite
Our online portal to manage your laboratory improvement programs.
Performance Analytics Dashboard
A concise view—updated daily—of your CAP proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) and accreditation performance.
Direct Transmission of PT Results
Electronically transmit your quantitative PT results directly to us without manual entry.
Proficiency Testing Programs & Tools
Laboratory medicine is changing at a rapid pace. Our comprehensive range of programs continually evolves to keep you in step with these changes, allowing you more time for what matters most—accuracy in the laboratory.
Accuracy-Based Programs
Anatomic Pathology Education Programs
ISO 17043 Accreditation for Proficiency Testing
New Surveys and Anatomic Pathology Education Programs
Sample Exchange Registry for Alternative Assessment
SARS-CoV-2 Proficiency Testing/External Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs
For Manufacturers
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PT Master List Information
PT Master List Change Request Form
Proficiency Testing Report for Manufacturers
Looking for PT/EQA for Laboratories Outside the US?
Learn more about accreditation, proficiency testing, and quality improvement programs specifically for international laboratories.