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 COLA laboratories and affiliates. Below are links to the most recent messages on new CDC general laboratory safety guidance and FDA updates for frequently asked questions about testing for SARS-CoV-2.
CDC Publishes New General Laboratory Safety Guidance
CDC recently published new online guidance to address general safety concerns for laboratory personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA Updates Frequently Asked Questions about Testing for SARS-CoV-2
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) routinely updates its online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about SARS-CoV-2 testing. On July 2, 2020, FDA added an FAQ that defines surveillance, screening, and diagnostic testing for COVID-19.