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Cytopathology proficiency testing: Where do we go from here?
Author(s) -
Nagy George K.,
Newton Louise E.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
diagnostic cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.417
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1097-0339
pISSN - 8755-1039
DOI - 10.1002/dc.20361
Subject(s) - cytopathology , medicine , quality assurance , medical physics , quality (philosophy) , pathology , external quality assessment , cytology , philosophy , epistemology
Abstract With the recent introduction of nationwide proficiency testing in cytopathology (PTC), reconsideration of several aspects of this controversial quality assurance method becomes justified. This paper discusses various merits and demerits of the PTC system currently prescribed by federal regulations, points out perceived deficiencies, and suggests methods for improvement. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2006;34:257–264. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.