Registration Information
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Description
The laboratory has a responsibility to report accurate and reproducible measurements of analytes. To ensure that measurements are “correct,” a quality control (QC) process is carried out that is guided by a specific set of rules in which patient results can be expeditiously reported, whereas failed runs can be quickly identified. Laboratory errors can lead to misdiagnosis, overdiagnosis, management errors, and patient morbidity and mortality. Quality control, as part of a quality assurance program, can minimize laboratory errors, thereby improving patient care. This activity will review the basic set of QC rules first developed by Dr. James Westgard.
This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Recognize and classify quality control (QC) failures.
- Recommend investigations and possible interventions to remedy QC failures.
Authors/Faculty
William E. Winter, MD, FCAP
Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program
CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a
maximum of 1.25
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.
College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750
Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at
education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.
Technical Requirements
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available June 15, 2026, and expire June 14, 2029, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.
CC: CPIP0606W.2026
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