Performance You Can Measure. Accuracy You Can Trust.
When you partner with the College of American Pathologists for your proficiency testing (PT)/external quality assessment (EQA) needs, you get more than a shipment that arrives at your facility.
You get the support and guidance of experts who understand pathology and laboratory medicine. You’ll also have access to a wide range of support materials and a robust online portal for managing your PT/EQA programs.
New customers should follow these simple steps to get started. Current customers can bookmark this page to quickly access our resources in one convenient location.
A CAP web account is required to access locked resources. To create a web account, click login in the upper right corner.
1. Select
Choose CAP PT/EQA programs to meet your test menu and submit your laboratory’s order. Refer to the Catalog and Ordering Information.
- 2026Â Survey Catalog
- 2026 Ordering Information
- Billing and payment terms and conditions
- Shop the online store for your PT/EQA programs
2. Prepare
Set up online accounts in e-LAB Solutions Suite and plan for importation outside US.
- Quick Guide for e-LAB Solutions Suite
- My PT Kit: Key Activities
- Current Shipping Calendar
- PT/EQA manual (includes glossary of terms)
- CMS Analyte Reporting Selections
- International Importation Resource Guide
- Contact your local government agency to identify importation and documentation requirements for clearance. Below is the current list of available country-specific guidance. The information contained in the documents is subject to change and is provided as a courtesy.
Australia | Brazil | Costa Rica | Egypt | Iraq | Italy | Kuwait | Malaysia | Mexico | Pakistan | Spain | Thailand | Vietnam
- Contact your local government agency to identify importation and documentation requirements for clearance. Below is the current list of available country-specific guidance. The information contained in the documents is subject to change and is provided as a courtesy.
3. Test
Receive CAP PT/EQA shipments and perform testing.
- Kit Instructions and Result Form Resource
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Direct Transmission of PT Results
4. Learn
Review and interpret reports and implement and document corrective action for issues.
- Troubleshooting Guide for PT/EQA Data
- PT/EQA Exception Investigation Worksheet
- Performing a Self-Evaluation When PT is Not Graded
- Root Cause Analysis Poster
- Root Cause Analysis Check Sheet
- Why Proficiency Testing, Education and Insights (video)
- Proficiency Testing Participant Summary and Evaluation Resource
5. Complete
Earn and print your certificate after completion of annual testing. Review your laboratory or system’s comprehensive performance.
- How to Claim CME/CE Credit for Faxed AP Results
- Certificate of participation example
- Performance Analytics Dashboard
Our Performance Analytics Dashboard gives the comprehensive data view you need to proactively focus energy on areas that need immediate attention while filtering out distractions. View the Performance Analytics Dashboard demo to learn more about the web-based reporting solution for your PT and accreditation.