Cellular Pathology Technique (CPT)

UK NEQAS Cellular Pathology Technique (CPT)  is an international organisation providing a comprehensive range of EQA and proficiency testing programmes for all aspects of tissue diagnostics. The result of many years of evolution and development in the field of Cellular Pathology Technical EQA and proficiency testing, UK NEQAS CPT provide a secure and established set of Schemes, with a first-class reputation and an extensive and stable participant base. UK NEQAS CPT has been successfully running for 30 years, encompassing EQA and proficiency testing programmes, education and support for all practicing clinical and non-clinical pathology based facilities in the UK and across the globe. Accredited to International Standards, UK NEQAS CPT is UKAS accredited proficiency testing provider No. 8268. Our aim is to ensure that all our participants receive high quality, appropriate, clinically relevant and challenging samples that fully meet their facility’s requirements; and that our assessment of those samples is consistent, carried out by qualified assessors, graded and anonymously compared and peer reviewed. Our participating laboratories in over 40 countries, collectively submit over 20, 000 patient samples per annum, to be graded by our experts, to guide and to ensure best practice and gold standard results for participating laboratories and patient care. For the most up-to-date scheme information (including any pilot schemes) please contact the centre directly.