At a glance
The December 14, 2020, Clinical Laboratory COVID-19 Response (CLCR) call included updates on expanded screening testing, BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 rapid antigen test utilization rapid query, the COVID-19 diagnostic data project, managing laboratory supply shortage issues, and a CMS update on the enforcement discretion guidance.
Agenda
Welcome: Jasmine Chaitram, CDC Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS)
Expanded Screening Testing: Peggy Honein, State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support, CDC COVID-19 Emergency Response
BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Utilization Rapid Query: Marcus Plescia, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
COVID-19 Diagnostic Data Project: John Wiley, Data Robot, Kristen Honey, CDC Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH), Nick Ipiotis, CDC Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
Managing Laboratory Supply Shortage Issues: RADM Michael Iademarco, Joint Coordination Cell (JCC) Testing and Diagnostics Workgroup
CMS Update – Enforcement Discretion Guidance: Amy Zale, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)