American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Technologist in Cytotechnology, CT(ASCP), Specialist in Cytotechnology, SCT(ASCP) – Examination Content Guideline. Available at: http://www.ascp.org/pdf/ExaminationContentGuidelinesCT.aspx.
American Society of Cytopathology (ASC). Cytology Education and Technology Consortium. Statement on HPV DNA Test Utilization. 2007.
American Society of Cytopathology (ASC). Cytotechnologist State Licensure: Proposal to State Legislatures, November 7, 2006. Includes proposed scope of practice for cytotechnologists (e.g., Prepare patient specimens according to standard operating procedures for ancillary testing, including but not limited to in situ hybridization, immunocytochemistry, and amplified nucleic acid detection). Available at: http://www.cytopathology.org/website/download.asp?id=653.
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 42 CFR Chapter IV. (10-1-04 Edition [current]), Part 493. Laboratory Requirements. (CLIA '88). Available at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/clia/pdf/42cfr493_2004.pdf.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Cytotechnology. Revised 2004. Does not include any specific curriculum content such as molecular testing or even Pap smear screening. Available at: http://www.caahep.org/documents/ForProgramDirectors/CYTO_Standards.pdf.
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