With the recent introduction of nationwide proficiency testing in cytopathology (PTC),
reconsideration of several aspects of this controversial quality assurance method becomes …

According to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA'88), all
individuals who interpret gynecologic cytology specimens are required to enroll in an …

Proficiency testing in cytopathology and in other disciplines should be based on firm
statistical and scientific foundations, because test theory in general is a heavily statistical …

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widespread implementation have included the inability to replicate normal working …

The recommendations and activities of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
pertaining to quality assurance in cytopathology are reviewed. To assure the early detection …

Methods-based proficiency testing (MBPT) is a subset of overall PT and refers to an EQA
approach that is based on method, rather than based on each individual analyte tested …

The New York State Laboratory Services Act of 1964 mandated that clinical laboratories
obtain a valid permit and maintain minimum Department of Health standards in …

Context.—Automatic failure in gynecologic cytology proficiency testing occurs when a high-
grade lesion or carcinoma (HSIL+, Category D) is misinterpreted as negative for …

Context.—Implementation of proficiency testing for gynecologic cytology was delayed 20
years because of challenges addressing the subjective nature of cytologic interpretation and …

Objective To assess both the feasibility and value of conducting an external quality
assurance programme concerning technical aspects of cytopathology laboratory practice …