Health professionals, pharmacy staff, and others who perform or coordinate diagnostic testing at non-laboratory sites play a vital role in preventing and controlling disease. CDC developed OneLab TEST, the newest element of CDC OneLab, in response to the increasing need to expand access to diagnostic testing.   

 

A unified response to shared goals 

OneLab TEST (Timely Education and Support of Testers) is a community of practice (CoP) designed to strengthen connections between the testing community and CDC. This CoP includes healthcare professionals, who perform tests in office settings, as well as individuals — often volunteers — who perform testing in non-laboratory settings, such as schools and drive-through sites. OneLab TEST members can access free CDC resources, including toolkits, job aids, training, and webinars.  

 

“OneLab TEST aims to meet the most urgent training needs of testers and provide a collaborative network where they can connect, train, and build community,” says Kelly Winter, PhD, MPH, CDC Division of Laboratory Systems Training and Workforce Development branch (TWDB) chief. “TWDB seeks to continually fill training gaps, facilitate peer-to-peer connection, and enhance learning for this new community of practice.”   

 
Supporting a diverse learning community  

Testing professionals and volunteers, with or without a medical background, can benefit from joining OneLab TEST. OneLab TEST is open to individuals who work in non-laboratory settings, including:   

 

 

Here’s how to join:  

 

Questions? Email OneLabTEST@cdc.gov or visit this page for more information.