How to Report Results from Orthopoxvirus, Non-Variola Orthopoxvirus, and Monkeypox Virus Laboratory Diagnostic Testing

COLA Inc. 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. 

On June 30, 2022, the CDC published new online guidance on reporting laboratory diagnostic test results for Orthopoxvirus, non-variola Orthopoxvirus, and Monkeypox virus.