College of american pathologists cap biorepository accreditation program

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Confidence in specimen provenance- a clinical laboratory director may accept specimens for testing from a BAP accredited repository because of formal CLIA-approved requirements in specimen collection integrity. Confidence in pre-analytic variable tracking and control for samples used in drug trials with associated biomarker development. Improved alignment of accreditation preparation and inspection processes for repositories affiliated with CAP-accredited laboratories.

Listen to our Biorepository Experts. Biorepository accreditation from the CAP helps to ensure:. On-site inspections occur every two years using our CAP Accreditation Checklists to assess compliance with program requirements. Participating biorepositories can access the checklists through e-LAB Solutions Suite ; and non-accredited biorepositories, may purchase the checklist. Peer-based inspection model uses teams of practicing professionals qualified through a CAP inspector training program.

Eligibility Requirements. This program is not applicable for tissue stored for transplant purposes. The Accreditation Cycle The graphic below captures the accreditation and inspection cycle for CAP-accredited biorepositories. Use our database to search for CAP-accredited biorepositories.

Start your search. To ensure that the accreditation requirements of the College of American Pathologists' CAP's Biorepository Accreditation Program promote high standards for the procurement, processing, storage and distribution of biospecimens that align with quality best practices in the biorepository field to support scientific research.

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