At a glance
The July 15, 2024, Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) call included updates on the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's efforts to expand testing capacity and enhance surveillance, BD, blood culture quality tools, and blood culture utilization.
Agenda
Welcome: Sean Courtney, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Division of Laboratory Systems
Situational Update and Response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Outbreak in U.S. Dairy Cattle: Todd Davis, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Influenza Division
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Efforts to Expand Testing Capacity and Enhance Surveillance: Sean Courtney, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Division of Laboratory Systems
BD Update: Chris Beddard, BD Life Sciences
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Blood Culture Quality Tools: Jake D. Bunn, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Division of Laboratory Systems
Blood Culture Utilization: Valeria Fabre, Johns Hopkins University