LOCS Call: July 20, 2026

For Public Health

At a glance

The July 20, 2026, Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) call included a situational update on the 2026 Cyclospora Season.

Format: PDF
Language: English (US)
Size: 6 MB
Last updated: July 24, 2026

Agenda

Welcome: Jasmine Chaitram, CDC OLSR

Cyclospora Outbreak: Dianna Blau, Parasitic Diseases Branch, CDC

Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Routine Diagnostic Testing: Jake Bunn, Division of Laboratory Systems, OLSR

Sysmex Hematology Instruments and Sample Processing: Andy Hay, Sysmex America, Inc

Recommended Testing Considerations for Novel Influenza A Viruses: Todd Davis, Influenza Division, CDC

Lab Director University: Karen Sutterer, CMS

CMS Update: Christina Buie, CMS