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Quest Diagnostics Wins Contract From CDC to Assess US Hepatitis C Burden
Quest will perform HCV antibody testing and molecular RNA testing on de-identified remnant specimens randomly selected from clinical test specimens.
OIG Report Finds Lack of Experience, Lab Resources Led to CDC COVID-19 Test Failure
The agency's initial failure to develop a COVID-19 test stemmed from factors ranging from inexperienced staff to a lack of quality safeguards and physical resources, OIG said.
Verily Awarded CDC Contract for Wastewater Surveillance
The firm will provide testing for up to 400 participating waste treatment plants in the US, including in territories and tribal nations.
Lack of Standardization Across MDx Infectious Disease Tests Could Undermine Pandemic Preparedness
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Poor cross-compatibility may make it difficult to substitute components of automated sample processing and testing workflows in the case of shortages.
CDC Greatly Expands Number of Infectious Disease Targets for National Wastewater Surveillance
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The National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) will test sewage for gastrointestinal, respiratory, and antimicrobial resistance targets using digital PCR.