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17Dec

Reminder-CTS Testing Algorithm to be Revised on December 17, 2018

O'Dina Hurlburt | 17 Dec, 2018 |

The CTS Medical Advisory Board recently agreed upon a revision to our standard testing algorithm this change goes into effect today on December 17, 2018. If clients choose to perform more testing than our standard algorithm offers, your Special Testing Service Fees will apply.Check out the Communication page for the complete details on the updated CTS algorithm or by clicking the link: Communicatio...

29Nov

Pooled Zika Testing and New CTS Website Functionality- November 29th Update

O'Dina Hurlburt | 29 Nov, 2018 |

As previously mentioned in Zika communications distributed on September 21 and October 12, 2018; ordering pooled Zika as well as access to the improved CTS website will be available on January 1, 2019. We are currently scheduling validation appointments in December with clients who plan to implement a Zika triggering protocol. The communication includes a link and instructions to register for the upcoming webinar.Check out the Communication page for the complete details on the NAT ZIKV test upda...

20Nov

Reminder- Check flights and cargo hours for the Thanksgiving holiday

O'Dina Hurlburt | 20 Nov, 2018 |

As a friendly reminder, airlines often change their routine flights and cargo hours for holidays. We recommend you check with your couriers, airline carriers, and Fed-Ex or UPS if applicable to verify hours for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday so that you can avoid any issues with transportation of your samples to CTS. Happy Thanksgiving!

02Oct

Spotlight on CTS AABB Annual Meeting Abstract Posters

O'Dina Hurlburt | 02 Oct, 2018 |

CTS Spotlight at 2018 AABB Annual Meeting Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM: Scientific Oral Abstract Plenary Session (BBC57) Multicenter Clinical Evaluation of a Babesia Transcription-Mediated Amplification Assay on a Fully Automated System Phillip C. Williamson, Ph.D. Monday, October 15, 2018 at 2:30PM: (BBC2-MN3-24) Recently Acquired Hepatitis C Infections in US Blood Donors: Genotype and Geographic Distribution of NAT Yield Blood Donations across the Continental US Valerie ...

26Sep

Exhibiting at AABB Annual Meeting- Booth 1038

O'Dina Hurlburt | 26 Sep, 2018 |

We sincerely hope to see you at this year’s AABB Annual Meeting in Boston, MA on October 12-16, 2018. Please stop by the CTS booth #1038 to say hello and once again we will have our cameras ready! We look forward to seeing you in Boston!

20Sep

CTS Testing Algorithm to be Revised on December 17, 2018

O'Dina Hurlburt | 20 Sep, 2018 |

The CTS Medical Advisory Board recently agreed upon a revision to our standard testing algorithm. This change will go into effect 90 days from today on December 17, 2018. If clients choose to perform more testing than our standard algorithm offers, your Special Testing Service Fees will apply.Check out the Communication page for the complete details on the updated CTS algorithm or by clicking the link:

13Sep

Preparing for Hurricane Florence

Lindsey Houghton | 13 Sep, 2018 |

As the US coast prepares for Hurricane Florence to make landfall, we have received important updates from our various service providers. Hurricane Florence is a dangerous Category 2 hurricane and is expected to crawl near or along the coast of the Carolinas through Friday. Many airport closures have already been reported.Airport Closures:Airport Re-open ReasonCHS &...

16Aug

The FDA Guidance ZIKV video has been posted

Lindsey Houghton | 16 Aug, 2018 |

The FDA Guidance ZIKV video for the webinar held on 08/15/18 has been posted in the What's New section. Go check it out! Check out the Videos page or click this link:Videos

07Aug

FDA Releases ZIKV Guidance and Grifols ZIKV Assay Licensed- August 8th Update

O'Dina Hurlburt | 07 Aug, 2018 |

CTS communications distributed on July 6th and July 20th.In working with Grifols on the availability of ZIKV test reagents, CTS projects that you should be prepared to convert from a ZIKV clinical trial test to a licensed test as early as October 29, 2018. The communication includes a quick survey link and instructions to register for the upcoming webinar.Check out the Communication page for the complete details on the NAT ZIKV test update or by clicking the link:

19Jul

FDA Releases ZIKV Guidance and Grifols ZIKV Assay Licensed- 1st Update

O'Dina Hurlburt | 19 Jul, 2018 |

This is the first update to the original CTS communication distributed on July 6th. As previously communicated, all CTS healthcare partners will remain on the Grifols ZIKV clinical trial until at least the end of October 2018, which coincides with the end of the WNV season.Check out the Communication page for the complete details on the NAT ZIKV test update or by clicking the link: Communications&l...