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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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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • April 2, 2026

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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.

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CDC Lists Dozens of Infectious Disease Tests as Unavailable

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 2, 2026

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