Toxicology Committee

Charge

To define and monitor the state of the art and emerging technologies in toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring;
To contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of effective CAP proficiency testing and laboratory accreditation programs;
To provide information and expertise in toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring and related areas to the College and its members;
To develop and promote continuing education opportunities for members of the College and laboratories participating in CAP proficiency programs;
To assist the College in providing accurate information to regulatory and other government agencies;
To advocate best practices and evidence-based medicine; and
To maintain liaisons, where appropriate, with other organizations concerned with toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring.

The following publication is available through our CAP Press Publications site.

Time Commitment Requirements
Number of face-to-face meetings	3
Length of meetings	2 days
Typical meeting days	Saturday and Sunday
Number of conference calls	2
Hours/year of committee work required outside of meetings	Members 30+, Vice Chair 45+, Chair 75+
Additional travel or time commitments	Chair to attend Council on Scientific Affairs leadership meetings (twice yearly).

Develop specifications for toxicology products. Products range from urine and serum screening and confirmatory testing, and single analyze products.
Review data and establish grading and critiques for these toxicology proficiency testing programs.
Provide substantive support for the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program.

Opportunity to interact with experts in the field of toxicology
Opportunity to help develop the state of the art through the CAP Laboratory Improvement Programs and lead in the field of toxicology testing