New Guidance for Reporting SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Results

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 is a link to the most recent message about new guidance for reporting SARS-CoV-2 sequencing results.

New Guidance for Reporting SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Results

On Friday, April 9, 2021, CDC published a new Guidance for Reporting SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Results Web page. Understanding the genetic diversity, spread, and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants empowers public health officials to better understand and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. CDC recommends that if laboratories and facilities sequence SARS-CoV-2 positive specimens, they can electronically report these data to state, local, tribal, or territorial public health departments. Laboratories should also check with health departments for reporting requirements.