type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The HistoQIP Specialty Series includes modules to improve the preparation of histologic slides in all anatomic pathology laboratories that handle gastrointestinal, dermatologic, urogenital tract, and gynecologic biopsies. In this educational program, an expert panel of pathologists, histotechnologists, and histotechnicians evaluates submitted slides for histologic technique using uniform grading criteria. Participants receive laboratory-specific evaluations and participant summaries with performance benchmarking, commentary from evaluators, and peer comparison data.