CDC Expands Specimen Submission Policy to Include Private Providers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its specimen submission policy. Now, private healthcare providers and institutions in the United States can send specimens directly to the CDC, with the green light from their local state health department laboratory.
Previously, the CDC accepted specimens solely from state public health laboratories and other federal agencies. Now, private entities in the USA can also contribute, provided they have approval from their local state health department laboratory.
The CDC does not publicly disclose the specific names of these authorized private providers and institutions. Each state or local public health agency maintains its own list, which is not openly published.
This change allows the CDC to gather more data and samples, potentially enhancing its understanding and response to health threats. However, the process requires approval from local state health departments, ensuring a coordinated effort among all healthcare stakeholders.
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