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Becky Lampkins, Manager, Surveillance/Informatics Program at CSTEMegan Toe, CSTEScott Troppy, Surveillance Epidemiologist at MA DPHMeredith Lichtenstein, CSTEAmy Drake, NMJohn RobertsNancy Barrett, Epi 4/PH Informatics SpecialistErin Holt, TDHRita Altamore, EpidemiologistDavid DiCesareJason HallWalter Kemper, ELR Coordinator, NC DHHS Div of Public HealthJulie LuepkeCarmen Pugh, Labcorp Manager State Reporting at LabCorpTom Safranek +399 others
Posted by Nancy Barrett ·

Biocerna COVID-19 blood spot tests

Hi all,
Are blood spot tests for COVID-19 an acceptable method? This is the first I've seen some. Are other states accepting these as valid tests? Maybe I'm just behind the times.

Here's a snip of the result and description.
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Riki Merrick, Terminologist at APHL Riki Merrick, Terminologist at APHL
Only this assay lists dried blood spot as approved specimen in the LIVD file:
Vibrant COVID-19 Ab Assay
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Nancy Barrett, Epi 4/PH Informatics Specialist Nancy Barrett, Epi 4/PH Informatics Specialist
thanks Riki!
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Kristy Lunquest, Maryland Department of Health Kristy Lunquest
We process results from Biocerna, but they are from a nasopharyngeal source. Not aware of any labs that are submitting blood spots.
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