CDC Seeks Thoughts on Keeping Lab Tests Trustworthy
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The CDC wants your thoughts on a plan to keep making lab tests more accurate and reliable. This affects labs that work with the CDC and helps improve public health by ensuring test results are trustworthy. They’re asking for comments now to keep this quality check going smoothly without adding extra hassle or cost.
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Labs Keep Quality-Assurance Support
If you operate a laboratory that works with the CDC, the Division of Laboratory Science provides quality assurance in the form of quality control samples and technical assistance to improve analytical accuracy and allow CDC to assess performance. The CDC is seeking public comment to continue this NCEH DLS Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs information collection and says it aims to keep the quality checks going without adding extra hassle or cost.
Public Health Benefits From More Trustworthy Tests
You benefit as a member of the public because CDC laboratory quality assurance programs improve the accuracy and reliability of lab tests, which helps make test results more trustworthy and supports public health. The program lets CDC assess laboratory performance to help keep test results reliable.
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