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PAP PT CONVENTIONAL W/ED SERIES 2 - PAPCPT2
PAPCPT2
Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Slide Type Challenges per Year Number of Shipments
Conventional 10 Three shipments per year; one shipment for proficiency testing (10 slides) and two shipments for education (5 slides each)
Individual Participant Response Form APAPCPT2

Additional Information

  • Participants can receive laboratory reference interpretations and performance for the PAP Education slides within 20 minutes by fax.
  • The PAP Education component meets the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program requirement for participation in a peer educational program.

Program Information

  • 10 glass slides for proficiency testing and 10 glass slides for education
  • Reporting option with CME or CE for each pathologist/cytotechnologist (within the same institution); must order in conjunction with programs APAPCPT1, APAPCPT2, APAPJPT1, APAPJPT2, APAPKPT1, APAPKPT2, APAPLPT1, APAPLPT2, APAPMPT1, APAPMPT2
  • Earn a maximum of eight CME credits (AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™) per pathologist and a maximum of eight CE credits per cytotechnologist for completing all challenges.
  • This activity meets the ABP CC requirements for Improvement in Medical Practice (IMP).

Shipping Schedule

PAP PT:

  • In the shopping cart, select a primary testing date with two alternative date options. The CAP will schedule the PT according to slideset availability and laboratory preference.
Feb 5 Mar 4 Apr 1 May 6 Jun 3 Jul 8 Aug 5 Sep 9 Oct 7 Nov 4
Feb 20 Mar 18 Apr 15 May 20 Jun 17 Jul 22 Aug 19 Sep 23 Oct 21 Nov 18

Education:

  • Series 2, A mailing: May 11-June 1
  • Series 2, B mailing: November 2-November 23