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NON-GYN INTERLABORATORY COMPARISON, INDV - NGC1
NGC1
Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Procedure Challenges per Shipment Number of Shipments
Nongynecologic cytopathology case review – glass slides 5 Four shipments per year
Nongynecologic cytopathology case review – online 5 per year One shipment per year

Additional Information

  • Designed to help pathologists and cytotechnologists get ready to succeed, the Nongynecologic Cytopathology Education (NGC) Program is an interlaboratory educational opportunity to assess participants’ screening and interpretive skills. The NGC program is unsuitable for proficiency testing as these cases are chosen for their educational value. Cases may incorporate static online images that incorporate radiology and multiple aspects of pathology to enhance the interpretation.
  • Participants will receive an evaluation via email shortly after submitting results online.
  • Additional online advanced education cases provide immediate feedback on interpretation selection, follow‑up recommendations, and case‑related educational questions.
  • See system requirements.

Program Information

  • Reporting option with CME or CE credit for each additional pathologist/cytotechnologist (within the same institution); must order in conjunction with program NGC
  • Earn a maximum of 25 CME credits (AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™) per pathologist and a maximum of 25 CE credits per cytotechnologist for completing the glass slides and online cases.
  • This activity meets the ABP CC requirements for Improvement in Medical Practice (IMP).
  • One online activity with whole slide images powered by DigitalScope technology

Shipping Schedule

  • Shipment A: January 16 - February 5
  • Shipment B: April 8 - April 29
  • Shipment C: July 15 - August 5
  • Shipment D: October 7 - October 28