Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS)
What's New
- Register for the 18th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety, March 10-14
- New GeT-RM reference materials for CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genetic testing
- Take our newest training course, Fundamentals of Methylene Chloride Safety
- Visit the Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats (LRN-B), now part of DLS
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.
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