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CDC Temporarily Pauses Testing for 31 Infectious Diseases and Parasites
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has paused testing of samples from state and local health departments for 31 infectious diseases and parasites, including rabies, chickenpox and Epstein-Barr virus. The pause is part of a routine review of testing quality launched in late 2024. The agency is coordinating alternative testing options for affected partners.
Apr 6, 7:27 PM·2m read1 source
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily paused testing samples from state and local health departments for dozens of infectious diseases and parasites. As of this week, the pause affects 31 diseases, including rabies, chickenpox and Epstein-Barr virus. The action stems from a review of testing quality initiated by the agency.
In late 2024, the CDC launched this review, which included the establishment of the Office of Laboratory Systems and Response. The office aims to streamline the agency's laboratory operations. The pauses are described as part of routine evaluations to maintain high-quality testing standards.
Review A CDC spokesperson stated that the agency maintains regular communication with state and local health departments and can assist in coordinating testing through alternative laboratories if needed.
The spokesperson added that some tests are anticipated to resume availability through CDC labs in the coming weeks. In the interim, the CDC is prepared to support partners in accessing necessary public health testing.
“Several infectious disease tests are temporarily paused as CDC evaluates these assays as part of our routine review to uphold our commitment to high quality laboratory testing. CDC maintains regular communication with state and local health departments and can assist in coordinating testing through alternative laboratories if needed.”
The pauses occur amid broader challenges at the CDC, including a deadly shooting, mass layoffs and a leadership vacuum since last year. Staffing shortages have led to the end of after-hours advice services to states, which the agency had provided previously. These issues have affected the agency's operational capacity.
