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COLA is engaged with the CDC’s Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) in the Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS) to transmit their public health messages to our laboratories and affiliates. Below are links to the most recent messages about the 6th Edition of the CDC “Biosafety in Microbiology and Biomedical Laboratories,” the LOCS homepage now available for syndication, and waste management guidance for SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care testing..
CDC Releases 6th Edition of Biosafety in Microbiology and Biomedical Laboratories
CDC recently published the 6th edition of the Biosafety in Microbiology and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL). This version provides guidance and best practices for safe handling of biological hazards in biomedical laboratory settings. The new chapters, agent summary statements, and appendices address several biosafety-related topics that have evolved over the past decade.
LOCS Homepage Now Available for Syndication
The CDC Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) homepage is now available for syndication! Content syndication is an easy and cost-free way for you to add CDC health content such as LOCS messages directly to your organization’s website.
Waste Management Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 Point-of-Care Testing
When disposing of waste generated from SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care testing, laboratories and testing sites should treat all waste from suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient specimens and kit components as biohazardous waste. Since waste regulations vary from state to state, disposal must comply with all applicable local, regional, national, and international regulations. Personnel should follow guidance according to federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial regulatory requirements.
