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Outbreak and Response
CDC understands that the more than 330,000 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratories in the United States are on the front line of patient care and emergency response. CDC’s Division of Laboratory Systems is uniquely positioned to leverage existing relationships with principal stakeholders in the clinical laboratory community to support outbreak response with training, tools, and resources.
- Get details on CDC’s open call to industry for the development and validation of influenza A(H5) diagnostic tests
- Access guidance for laboratory personnel on patient testing and specimen collection for novel influenza A viruses
- Review biosafety guidelines for handling and processing specimens associated with novel influenza A viruses
- Find testing guidance for how commercial laboratories can submit positive specimens to enhance influenza surveillance
In support of CDC’s COVID-19 pandemic response, the Division of Laboratory Systems continues to work in partnership with clinical and public health laboratories. The division collaborates with colleagues across CDC to ensure the latest Information for Laboratories about Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available and accessible. Find additional COVID-19 relevant laboratory tools and resources here.
- Learn about CDC’s Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) and find recent messages
- Get participant info and more for CDC’s regular LOCS calls
- Find CDC’s Information for Laboratories about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Stay informed with CDC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) website
Please email DLSInquiries@cdc.gov and use “Laboratory Preparedness and Response” in the subject line.