The CDC’s Test for Bird Flu Works, but It Has Issues

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July 26, 2024, 7:45 PM

• •The CDC's bird flu test has a faulty component that sometimes requires testing a sample again.
• •The CDC has asked a different manufacturer to remake the faulty component so that 1.2 million improved tests will be available soon.
• •The CDC has licensed its updated test design to at least seven clinical diagnostic labs, but none have FDA clearance to use them.

The CDC's bird flu test has a flaw, but it's being fixed. The agency is working to replace the faulty tests with new ones that are accurate. In the meantime, the CDC is asking clinical labs to use a workaround that ensures a reliable result.

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