Cytopathology Topic Center

Cytopathology Resources

• Anatomic Pathology Education Program
• Protocol for the Reporting of Cervicovaginal Cytology Specimens (PDF)
• Protocol for the Reporting of Cervicovaginal Cytology Specimens (Word)
• Protocol for the Reporting of Anal Cytology Specimens (PDF)
• Protocol for the Reporting of Anal Cytology Specimens (Word)

PAP PT Program Resources

• Program Information (PDF)
• Appeal Process and Submission
• Adding Examinees (PDF)
• Adding Proctors (PDF)
• Deleting Examinees (PDF)
• Printing Rosters (PDF)
• Updating Proctor Details (PDF)

Slide Submission Forms

• Gynecologic Cytology (PAP) Slide Submission Form and Instruction Form (PDF)
• Nongynecological Cytology (NGC) Slide Submission (PDF)
• W9 Form (PDF)

Archives

• Gynecologic Cytology (PAP) and Nongynecological Cytology (NGC) Articles (PDF)

CAP Press Publications

The following publications are available for purchase through our CAP Press Publications site:

• Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories: Promoting Patient Safety Through Risk Reduction and Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management in Anatomic Pathology: Promoting Patient Safety Through Systems Improvement and Error Reduction
• CAP Practical Guide to Gynecologic Cytopathology: Morphology, Management, and Molecular Methods

CAP Public Policies

The CAP public policies outline the CAP's positions on the following issues:

• Guidelines of Review of Pap Tests in the Context of Litigation or Potential Litigation
• Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening

Join the Cytopathology Committee

Learn more about our committee activities and how to join the Cytopathology Committee