CDC Division of Laboratory Systems Update | June 2026

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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Deliver High-Quality Training Do you train clinical or public health laboratory professionals? The Creating Next-Level Training (CNLT) series can help you enhance your knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver high-quality laboratory training.  Explore CNLT and other FREE eLearning Courses and Job Aids on OneLab REACH™! Why Laboratory Testing Matters The Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS) recently released the educational video, Why Laboratory Testing Matters: The Patient’s Important Role Before a Kidney Disease Test is Ordered, developed in collaboration with the National Kidney Foundation to highlight the essential role of laboratory testing in patient care. DLS released the video as part of the rollout of our updated Diagnostic Excellence Initiative webpage.  This video highlights the importance of laboratory testing, with a focus on the role and impact of the Total Testing Process. Designed for an audience of patients and care teams, the video encourages active patient participation, clear communication with healthcare providers, and informed decision-making about laboratory testing.  Share this video with your public health and clinical network to promote patient education and support an understanding of laboratory testing. New Framework for Establishing Evidence of Valid Testing Methods Laboratories now have a standards-based, holistic way to establish the clinical validity of medical laboratory test methods and communicate the information: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute’s (CLSI’s) CLSI EP49™ Framework for Developing Evidence of Clinical Validity of Medical Laboratory Test Methods.  CLSI EP49 helps laboratory organizations: Design and document clinical performance studies that support real world use Align clinical and analytical validation Anticipate questions from regulators, reviewers, and clinical stakeholders This framework is available from CLSI as a PDF.  Subscribe to Laboratory Outreach Communication System Emails  CDC’s Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) provides timely information to the laboratory and testing community. Topics include laboratory preparedness and response, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, antigen testing, biosafety, laboratory data reporting, and regulatory requirements, as well as training and other resources to support your work. Click here to opt in now. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)   TTY: 888-232-6348 Questions or Problems  |  Unsubscribe