About
- Level: Laboratory Advisory
- Audience: Laboratory and Testing Professionals
LOCS message
On Monday, July 20, 2026 from 3:00-4:00 PM EDT, the CDC's Office of Laboratory Systems and Response (OLSR) will host the next quarterly LOCS call. Please see below for the agenda and how to join the call. The slides will be available following the call.
To submit questions for consideration, email LOCS@cdc.gov in advance or use the question and answer (Q&A) function in Teams during the call. Because we anticipate many participants on this call and many questions, we may not be able to directly and immediately address every issue. However, we will note your questions and feedback and tailor the content of future calls accordingly.
Agenda
- Welcome: Jasmine Chaitram, CDC OLSR
- Cyclospora Outbreak: Dianna Blau, Parasitic Diseases Branch, CDC
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Routine Diagnostic Testing: Jake Bunn, Division of Laboratory Systems, OLSR
- Sysmex Hematology Instruments and Sample Processing: Andy Hay, Sysmex America, Inc
- Recommended Testing Considerations for Novel Influenza A Viruses: Todd Davis, Influenza Division, CDC
- Lab Director University: Karen Sutterer, CMS
- CMS Update: Christina Buie, CMS
Teams Meeting Information
Go to the LOCS Calls webpage for link to join from a computer browser or TEAMS app.
Contact Us
Please use the information below if you have any questions.
- If you are a clinical or public health laboratory professional, contact LOCS.
- For media inquiries, contact the CDC Newsroom.
- For all other questions, contact CDC-INFO.
Thank you,
Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS)
Office of Laboratory Systems and Response (OLSR)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
LOCS@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/locs/php/about
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