CDC Lists Dozens of Infectious Disease Tests as Unavailable - Takeaways - MDSpire

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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The CDC has listed over two dozen infectious disease tests as unavailable, effective March 30, 2026.
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Unavailable tests include those for rabies, poxvirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and varicella zoster virus.
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Some tests are temporarily paused while others have been discontinued, with alternatives suggested.
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CDC staffing has decreased by 20% to 25%, impacting laboratory operations and test availability.
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State public health laboratories may assist in filling testing gaps during the unavailability period.