CDC pauses dozens of diagnostic tests including rabies and pox virus testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused 27 types of diagnostic testing for infectious diseases including rabies and pox viruses. The CDC posted the list of discontinued or temporarily unavailable tests on Monday. Some of the paused tests are available through commercial providers.
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“CDC pauses diagnostic testing for rabies, other infectious diseases”
“CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing”
“C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Pox Viruses”
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Some of the paused tests are available commercially.
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