Laboratory Accreditation
In Vitro Diagnostic Tests
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The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence. We set a high bar with an exclusive focus on laboratory medicine and pathology—but we also support you to make it achievable. Becoming CAP accredited offers numerous benefits, including quality process improvements through participation in our PT/EQA programs; greater confidence in your test results; laboratory management support and oversight to changes in laboratory medicine; risk reduction/mitigation; and higher competitiveness in the marketplace.Our peer-based inspection model uses laboratory professionals who have been in the laboratory; they understand the challenges and risks encountered. They work collaboratively during an onsite inspection and often become a resource of knowledge and new ideas. Our discipline-specific accreditation checklists serve as a detailed guide, not only for achieving accreditation, but also for leadership and running a high-quality laboratory. The checklists incorporate worldwide best practices and reflect the most recent advances in laboratory medicine.
