Guidance for Individuals Who Are Waiting for COVID-19 Test Results and CDC Offers Help with Performing Point-of-Care Tests for SARS-CoV-2

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 guidance for individuals who are waiting for COVID-19 test results and CDC help with performing point-of-care tests for SARS-CoV-2.

Guidance for Individuals Who Are Waiting for COVID-19 Test Results

CDC has developed guidance titled “Three Key Steps to Take While Waiting for Your COVID-19 Test Result.” CDC requests that testing facilities provide this guidance to individuals who have just been tested for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).

CDC Offers Help with Performing Point-of-Care Tests for SARS-CoV-2

On December 10, 2020, CDC updated the Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 Point-of-Care Testing web page to include a new section titled “Help with Performing Point-of-Care Tests.” The new section features CDC educational materials, training resources from test manufacturers, and “Lessons Learned” documents designed to support healthcare providers who perform point-of-care testing for SARS-CoV-2.