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Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 (NEW 2/3, Website, Regulatory)
CDC

This document provides guidance on the different types of viral tests for SARS-CoV-2 available in the United States and their intended uses. It does not address issues regarding payment for or insurance coverage of such testing.

SARS-CoV-2 Viral Mutations: Impact on COVID-19 Tests
FDA

A review of molecular, antigen, and serology tests that are affected by viral mutations differently due to the inherent design differences of each test.

keywords: covid-19, PCR, testing
Over The Counter (OTC) Home Testing and CLIA Applicability Frequently Asked Questions
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
22 November 2021

Outlines how the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) apply to over-the-counter (OTC) home testing when used in different settings, particularly when the test is performed by someone other than the individual who needs testing.

keywords: covid-19, testing
Lab Testing Capacity and Capability Data Dashboard (Website)
Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)

APHL has conducted a weekly survey of 99 state, local and territorial public health laboratories (PHLs) to collect the status of current and projected capability and capacity of laboratories to test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments (NEW 10/15, Website, Regulatory)
FDA
You’ve been exposed to COVID-19 - Now what? (NEW 10/15, Document, Infographic)
University of Michigan

You had close contact, masked or unmasked, indoors or outdoors, with someone during their contagious period*. Now what?
Based on CDC guidance as of 07/30/21

You were tested for COVID-19 now what? (NEW 10/15, Document, Regulatory, Infographic)
State of Michigan

WHILE YOU WAIT for your COVID-19 results, protect your family, friends and community

keywords: covid-19, testing
SARS-CoV-2 Testing Prior to International Airline Travel, December 2020-May 2021 (NEW 10/15, Document, Publication)
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
26 August 2021

Tande AJ, Binnicker MJ, Ting HH, Del Rio C, Jalil L, Brawner M, Carter PW,
Toomey K, Shah ND, Berbari EF

Among 9,853 passengers with a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR performed within 72 hours of departure from December 2020 through May 2021, five (0.05%) passengers with active SARS-CoV-2 infection were identified with rapid antigen tests and confirmed with rapid molecular test performed before and after an international flight from the United States to Italy.

Guidance for Working with Human Specimens (Document)
University of Colorado
14 September 2021

Work with all human specimens must be conducted according to the appropriate containment and work practices.

08/02/2021: Lab Alert: Clarifications about the Retirement of the CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel (NEW 8/18, Website, Regulatory)
CDC
21 July 2021
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