CDC releases antigen testing guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released guidance for clinicians and laboratory professionals on rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2. Topics include regulatory requirements; collecting and handling clinical specimens; and test performance, evaluation and reporting.
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