At a glance
The May 4, 2020, Clinical Laboratory COVID-19 Response (CLCR) call included updates on laboratory testing strategies, scientific commentary on COVID-19, and CLIA guidelines.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions: Jasmine Chaitram, Division of Laboratory Systems, CDC
Addressing Covid-19: Perspective From A Scientific Society: Robin Patel, President, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Testing Strategies and Priorities: Greg Armstrong, Deputy Incident Manager for the COVID-19 Response, CDC
Laboratory Testing Supply Chain Update: Brad Smith, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Expanding SARS-CoV-2 Testing in the District: Tony Tran, District of Columbia Public Health Laboratory
Laboratory Biosafety Update: Bill Arndt, Division of Laboratory Systems, CDC
CLIA Updates: Karen Dyer, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)