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AP vs CP: What Providers Should Know

A concise explanation of anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and why active service scope matters.

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AP vs CP: What Providers Should Know

What is anatomic pathology?

AP evaluates tissue and cellular specimens through surgical pathology, histology, and ancillary workflows.

What is clinical pathology?

CP commonly includes chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and molecular testing.

QTATLAB is presented as AP-first. Future CP capabilities must be validated, licensed, and activated.

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