type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Improve the reliability of your patient results with CAP Survey Validated Materials
Use the same material that is sent in the Surveys program to:
- Identify and troubleshoot instrument / method problems.
- Correlate results with other laboratories or instruments.
- Document correlation of problems identified in Surveys.
- Utilize material with confirmed results as an alternative external quality control.
- Identify potential proficiency testing failures.
Each laboratory receives a Survey Participant Summary, which includes readily available results