Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS)

Laboratory outreach communication system calls.

Final Rule Issued for CLIA Proficiency Testing Regulations

What's New

Visit the updated DLS Publications page
Learn about CDC’s Public Health Laboratory ETOR Initiative
CDC, FDA, and partners sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Diagnostic Surge Testing Capacity for Public Health Emergencies
Updated LIVD Test Code Mapping

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Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) Calls

Clinical Laboratory COVID-19 Response Weekly Calls

Find out how to participate and get materials from past calls.

DLS Vision
Exemplary laboratory practice and systems strengthen clinical care, public health, emergency response, and health equity. Learn more about us.

DLS Mission
Improve public health, patient outcomes, and health equity by advancing laboratory systems. Learn more from our strategic framework.

Training & Workforce

Preparedness

Quality & Safety Systems

Informatics & Data Science

Key Resources

Preparing and Supporting Laboratories Responding to COVID-19
LOINC In Vitro Diagnostic (LIVD) Test Code Mapping
CDC’s Public Health Laboratory ETOR Initiative
Waived Testing Educational Materials
Laboratory Communicators’ Network (LCN)
Competency Guidelines for Laboratory Professionals
DLS Publications
Free Educational Materials
Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) OE22-2202: Award Page
Enhancing Public Health Laboratory Capabilities and Increasing Capacity OE20-2001