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CDC Lists Dozens of Infectious Disease Tests as Unavailable

More than two dozen assays paused or discontinued, with alternative testing options noted

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    CDC lists over two dozen infectious disease tests as unavailable.

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    Effective March 30, 2026, tests for rabies and poxvirus among others are impacted.

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    Staffing reductions of 20-25% noted at the CDC.

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    Some tests temporarily paused while others discontinued.

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    Guidance to use alternative testing methods where available.

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    Updates reflected in CDC's Infectious Diseases Laboratory Test Directory.

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    Specimen protocols must be followed for submissions.

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CDC Lists Dozens of Infectious Disease Tests as Unavailable

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 2, 2026

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