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As more antigen testing methods become available in the market, the laboratory remains at the center of testing and ensuring accurate results for optimal patient care. Introducing a new antigen proficiency testing program for SARS-CoV-2 virus to complement existing programs for molecular and serology PT, the CAP now offers laboratories a complete suite of PT and quality improvement programs for all COVID-19-related testing.In this CAPcast, Dr. Daniel Rhoads, Section Head of Microbiology at the Cleveland Clinic and member of the CAP’s Microbiology Committee, speaks with us about antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 and the new proficiency testing program that the CAP offers its customers.You can order the new antigen proficiency testing program today at CAP.org: https://capatholo.gy/2FBbSal. The program code is COVAG. For more information about specifications of and enrollment in the CAP’s COVID-19-related proficiency testing programs for antigen, molecular, or serology testing, please visit the COVID-19 page on the CAP’s web site for the latest information and resources, including those for proficiency testing. The CAP’s COVID-19 web page offers links to helpful tools and resources to help you clarify rules and compliance as you implement testing in your laboratory.



