Update on Laboratory Reporting Guidance 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 COLA laboratories and affiliates. Below is a link to the most recent message about an update on laboratory reporting guidance for SARS-CoV-2.

Update on Laboratory Reporting Guidance for SARS-CoV-2

CDC has recently updated its laboratory reporting web page with new content:

• “Ask on order entry” (AOE) questions for traditional electronic health records or laboratory information management systems
  • These AOE questions are necessary for collecting data for COVID-19 cases. Healthcare providers should ask these questions or answer them on behalf of individuals who are being tested for COVID-19.
• New frequently asked questions that address reporting results from clinical trials and evaluations

Read more here.