NETEC Publishes Guidance on Safe Laboratory Testing for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center (NETEC) has released guidance on fundamental laboratory practices for safely testing high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs), including Ebola, Lassa fever, Marburg virus disease, and MERS. The guidance emphasizes the importance of timely and safe testing, effective communication among healthcare teams, and proper specimen handling to protect laboratory personnel and ensure optimal patient care.