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.