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Much has been written about laboratory regulations and the regulatory process. Why publish another article now? Changes to the healthcare environment in the United States over the past few years [...]

The article focuses on the achievements and support provided by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to laboratories pursuing ISO certification, highlighting the benefits of the accreditation program. It also discusses the role of laboratory medicine in addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in terms of improving diagnostic accuracy and expanding access to clinical laboratory services.

The article focuses on a laboratory that is inspection-ready and that uses various tools to increase the odds of a successful inspection. It mentions various organizations that discuss information on changes and inspectional assessment tools. Some of the organizations with updates include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

The article focuses on the hemoglohin variants and Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in the clinical management of diabetes. It states that College of American Pathology (CAP) survey has included a hemoglobin variant sample to measure range of normal samples. It also mentions that patients with sickle cell trait (HbAS) will show a elevated HbA1c result on those methods which show a positive bias. Based on which hemoglobin variants are present in population method should be chosen is also suggested.

Medical organizations update Guideline for molecular testing and targeted therapies in lung cancer. Rapid advancements in the molecular diagnostic testing of lung cancer have led to new treatments for patients [...]

Increasing numbers of providers rely on laboratory testing, in the words of the Mayo School of Health Sciences, 'in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients.' (1) Studies [...]

CAP releases 2017 Laboratory Accreditation Program checklists to improve laboratory quality. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has released the 2017 edition of its Laboratory Accreditation Program checklists. The checklists [...]

The article explores the use of information technology (IT) to perform inspections in clinical laboratories. The majority of laboratories have been using laboratory information systems (LIS) and middleware on their operations. Improved patient safety is identified as one of the benefits of IT to laboratory operations. Also discussed are the factors to consider in using IT, including facility maintenance and network security.

The article discusses updates to flow cytometry technology and inspection requirements as of November 2011. Topics discussed include the availability in the market of automated flow cytometry that makes it easier to implement standardized assays fit for clinical laboratory cell analysis and reduce the time and cost of its upkeep. Also mentioned is the new inspection criteria by the College of American Pathologists that reduced redundancy in some checklist requirements for flow cytometry.

The article reports on the release of the 2017 edition of Laboratory Accreditation Program checklists by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to improve laboratory quality.

The article focuses on the emergency management (EM) plan of clinical laboratories in case of disaster. Topics covered include requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC) on responding within 96 hours, mandates of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) on disaster preparedness, rapid response and methods of evacuation. Also mentioned are the importance of having recovery procedures, supply replenishment and utility checks as well as conducting disaster drills.

Changes in workload recording for 1984 Efforts to promote greater consistency in measuring laboratory workload and productivity, to make more unit values available and update earlier values, and to broaden [...]

The article discusses on the advance and contingency scheduling preparations in laboratory inspection in the U.S. The College of American Pathologist's (CAP's) inspection team told laboratories to perform biennial laboratory inspection. Laboratory directors are recommended to identify scheduled absences, assign alternates and ensure that alternates are knowledgeable on policies and procedures. Laboratories are suggested to be aware of CAP's tracer methodology during the inspection process.

The article offers information on the guidelines ASCO and the CAP Release Updated Guideline on HER2 Testing in Breast Cancer. It states that the guidelines make various recommendations for clinicians such as discussing the role of HER2-targeted therapy if HER2 test is positive and to delay the therapy if test result is equivocal. It highlights that the guidelines raises several questions like will insurers support HER2 Testing.

The article presents medical news, trends and analysis as of September 2013. A joint study by nonprofit organization Group Health and the University of Washington (UW), published in the "New England Journal of Medicine," found the association of higher blood sugar levels with higher dementia risk, even among those without diabetes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first rapid HIV test for the simultaneous detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen.

The article presents questions and answers related to clinical care including the recommended number of samples for College of American Pathologists (CAP)'s required correlations, whether it is acceptable or not to let other finish a laboratory procedure or manual test, the logic for making all positive blood culture bottles for those drawn on the similar day.

The article focuses on the impact of the 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the field of laboratory medicine and pathology in the U.S. It notes that the rule concerning physician-owned laboratories (pod labs) and signature requirement for clinical laboratory tests will affect medical technologists. It also highlights the opposition by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) on the proposed rules.

The article reports on the guidelines issued by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) whose basic motive is improving hormone receptor testing for breast cancer patients. Guidelines include testing estrogen(ER) and progesterone(PgR) receptors status on all newly diagnosed invasive breast cancers, establishing uniform testing measures and performing ER and PgR testing in CAP accredited laboratory among others.

The article offers information related to innovations in medical science, which includes laboratories accredited by the College of American Pathologists would also have a certification mark.

The article offers news briefs related to the health care industry in the U.S. The Digital Pathology Association (DPA) has invited pathology professionals to promote the progress of digital pathology applications in healthcare. The organization Cleveland Clinic has developed new techniques and therapies to treat deafness and sleep disorders. Stephen N. Bauer has been selected as the president of the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

The article discusses the vitality of pathologists as well as focuses on the efforts of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in sharing their vision for future of pathology. As reported, having a pathologists working proactively with patients in selecting treatment therapies helps in improving outcomes and reduce costs. As cited, CAP is working towards improving laboratory access to individual patient electronic health records and addressing towards shortage of laboratory professionals.

The article announces that Charles Roussel has been appointed as the executive vice president of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) on April, 21, 2009.

The article features the two publications offered by the College of American Pathologists (CAP): "An Algorithmic Approach to Hemostasis Testing" and "College of American Pathologists Practical Guide to Gynecologic Cytopathology: Morphology, Management and Molecular Methods." It states that the publications include case studies and detailed algorithms related to laboratory evaluations. Moreover, the publications meet the needs of practitioners.

The article features Jared N. Schwartz, president of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in the U.S. It reveals Schwartz interest in medicine specially in the field of pathology. It outlines how he enjoys learning about new technologic and scientific advancements in medicine, and the efforts of CAP to reach out to pathology residents to motive them to stick in the field. An overview of Schwartz career accomplishments as well as the organizations outreach programs are also presented.

The article reports on the Internet-based service developed by the College of American Pathologist that designed to connect laboratories performing testing for low-volume molecular genetics. It relates that the Registry for Genetic Testing provides a template in exchanging information and summarizing subscriber-submitted results which can be reviewed by CAP and by the American College of Medical Genetics Biochemical Committee. Moreover, the registry is available in CAP website, www.cap.org.

The article discusses the use of auto-verification in automating the processes within the clinical chemistry laboratory in the U.S. The auto-verification algorithm is designed to give analytically correct results which enhance patient safety and minimize staff workhours. A laboratory guideline has been provided by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to those who will apply the auto-verification system.

Making CAP workload recording work for you A reliable productivity management system that reflects all laboratory functions, has professional acceptance, is adaptable to lab and hospital computer systems, and has [...]