Accuracy-Based Surveys Committee

To improve patient care by

• Promoting standardization and harmonization of clinical laboratory results to ensure appropriate application of laboratory results for patient care
• Monitoring new reference procedures as they apply to clinical testing procedures
• Monitoring CAP Accuracy Surveys to monitor performance of field methods developing and maintaining appropriate materials to allow monitoring of performance of laboratory developed tests (LDTs)
• Providing expertise and education to other programs of the CAP and to CAP members
• Maintaining liaisons with other relevant organizations

This committee reports to the Council on Scientific Affairs. View a list of the Current Committee Members.

Activities of Committee

• Monitor new and emerging issues/practices/technologies in clinical chemistry that may affect patient safety.
• Provide expertise for potential proficiency testing products. Actively encourage CAP to develop new products to meet needs of field.
• Contribute to the advancement of clinical chemistry by continually providing information for publication in CAP TODAY, specifically the Q&A section
• Professional and statistical oversight of the Accuracy Based Surveys Program.
• Contribute to the continuing education of members through Survey discussions, educational activities, papers, and other various publications.
• Provide support to the CAP and other CAP committees and programs.

Expertise or Experience

• A broad knowledge of clinical chemistry including specific knowledge on development of commutable material and analyte stability
• The chair should have a broad understanding of clinical pathology and the functioning of the College

Benefits of Committee Membership

• Opportunity to play a significant role in the shaping the practice of clinical chemistry nationally and contributing to patient care
• The opportunity to meet and work with recognized experts in the field

Representation on Committee Beyond the CAP

• One liaison from American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Participant Summary Reports and Discussions

The discussions in the Participant Summary Reports provide reviews of participant results from the accuracy-based surveys and educate participants on advancements in the field.