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At ASM Microbe, Clinical Microbiologists Question How to Implement FDA's LDT Rule
At the meeting, clinical microbiologists wondered how to convey their concerns to the agency, and how it would address aspects of the rule that are vague.
University of Pittsburgh researchers showed that real-time pathogen whole-genome sequencing can help curb healthcare-associated infections within a hospital.
Laboratory Stakeholders Ask White House for More Transparency on COVID-19 Testing Supplies
The organizations have also requested a meeting with the White House Pandemic Task Force to discuss issues surrounding supply allocation for COVID-19 testing.
Laboratory Stakeholders Including AMP, AACC Ask White House to Address COVID-19 Supply Chain Issues
The organizations requested a list of the names and contact information for individuals in each state overseeing the supply chain for testing supplies and PPE.
At ASM Microbe, Stakeholders Discuss Reimbursement Issues for Multiplex Infectious Disease Tests
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Stakeholders discussed last year's decision by Palmetto to deny coverage for large respiratory panels and discussed the way forward for test developers and labs.