At a glance
The November 21, 2022, Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) call covered updates on domestic preparedness for Sudan virus disease, Sysmex hematology portfolio and high risk sample processing, efficacy of Ebola inactivation with bleach and micro-chem plus, SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing guidance, and diagnostic testing for the 2023 influenza season.
Agenda
Welcome: Sean Courtney, CDC Division of Laboratory Systems
Domestic Preparedness for Sudan Virus Disease: Joanna Prasher, CDC Uganda Ebola Outbreak Response
Sysmex Hematology Portfolio and High Risk Sample Processing: Andy Hay, Sysmex America, Inc.
Efficacy of Ebola Inactivation with Bleach and Micro-Chem Plus: Ninecia Scott and Brian Harcourt, CDC Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology
SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing Guidance Update: Muktha Natrajan, CDC Division of Laboratory Systems
Diagnostic Influenza Testing for the 2023 Influenza Season: John Barnes, CDC Influenza Division