COVID-19 Information

OHSU studying, helping confront coronavirus variants
Oregon Public Broadcasting - January 28, 2021
Donna Hansel, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses her laboratory's work with the Oregon SARS-CoV-2 Genome Sequencing Center and their confirmation of several coronavirus variant cases.

Lab stakeholders welcome Biden moves on COVID-19 testing, suggest additional steps
Modern Healthcare - January 26, 2021
Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, comments on the Biden administration's COVID-19 testing plan and potential impact on testing supplies: "It is really reagents and pipette tips that are the limiting factor right now," she said. "And those seem to be things that could be addressed by federal assistance."

'Hard truths and important facts': Biden pushes for testing reset with $50 billion plan
USA Today - January 24, 2021
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaking on behalf of the organization, says he hopes that the Biden administration's plan for COVID-19 testing will help address supply chain issues that are holding up laboratory testing.

A New Microscope Developed at Rice Could Revolutionize Cancer Surgeries
Texas Monthly - January 22, 2021
Nicholas Reder, MD, MPH, FCAP, member of the Digital and Computational Pathology Committee and speaking on behalf of the CAP, explains the pathologist's process in making a diagnosis during oncological surgeries.

President Biden Announces Plan to Expand SARS-CoV-2 Testing, Increase Capacity
360Dx - January 21, 2021
Following the Biden administration's announcement of a COVID-19 testing plan, CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, stresses the need for more supplies to run laboratory tests, particularly for COVID-19, citing data from laboratory surveys.

Multiple Pathology and Other Healthcare Organizations Request CDC Include Clinical Laboratory Personnel in First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Dark Daily - January 20, 2021
Coverage of the CAP's efforts to include pathologists and laboratory professionals in early stages of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP; Amy Karger, MD, PhD, FCAP; and Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, are quoted.

Could a Smell Test Screen People for Covid-19?
The New York Times - January 19, 2021
Ameet Kini, MD, PhD, FCAP, says a potential smell test for COVID-19 could be useful, but would have similar problems as other tests already in place such as poor compliance or refusal to isolate.

What does it really mean when a new variant of Covid-19 is discovered?
WGN -TV - January 19, 2021
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, explains the evolution of viruses and how different COVID-19 variants could affect future vaccines and immunity.

'Nobody else is doing testing like we're doing testing:' A behind the scenes look at UF Health COVID-19 testing
First Coast News - January 14, 2021
Jennifer Hunt, MD, FCAP, vice chair of the CAP Council on Education and member of the CAP Engaged Leaders Network, provides a tour of the pathology laboratory at University of Florida Health, explains their COVID-19 test development, and how they've kept up with demand.

University of Vermont Microbiology Laboratory Identifies Inefficiencies When Performing Pooled Testing for COVID-19
Dark Daily - January 8, 2021
Christina M. Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, explains why her laboratory at the University of Vermont opted not to conduct pooled testing for COVID-19 due to logistical barriers as well as concerns with how the viral load in individual samples can affect the rest of the pool, which can lead to false negatives and positives.

Federal Surprise Billing Law Looks Broadly Favorable for Lab Business
360Dx - January 7, 2021
Jonathan Myles, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Government and Professional Affairs Committee, discusses the impact of the No Surprises Act on medical laboraotires. (Note: This article is available to 360Dx subscribers only.)

New COVID ‘Super Strains’ Could Disrupt Life Again
WebMD - January 7, 2021
Alex Greninger, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses his experience in conducting genome sequencing to detect new variants of the novel coronavirus and explains how and why viruses mutate.

Critical Shortages of Supplies and Qualified Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic is Taking a Toll on the Nation’s Clinical Laboratories says CAP
Dark Daily - January 4, 2021
Coverage of the CAP's virtual media briefings on COVID-19 including commentary from CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP; Amy Karger, MD, PhD, FCAP; and Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP.

What does the new SARS CoV-2 mutation really mean?
WGN -TV - January 2, 2021
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses different SARS-CoV-2 strains, how they are spread, and how they might react to vaccines.

6 Clinical Care Predictions for 2021
HealthLeaders Magazine - December 29, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, provides his predictions on the course of the COVID-19 pandemic into 2021 saying he expects cases to decrease as the weather warms and more people are vaccinated by March or April.

'First step on way back to normal life': Doctor participates in vaccine trial
MSNBC - December 28, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, speaking as a CAP spokesperson, discusses her personal experience participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial, the potential impact of a mutated coronavirus strain in the US, and the importance of educating and building trust with Black communities to combat vaccine skepticism.
Watch the full broadcast interview here. 

Covid-19 Test Makers Aim to Broaden Virus Testing Well Into Spring
The Wall Street Journal - December 24, 2020
Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, comments on the necessity for COVID-19 testing as the vaccination rollout continues in 2021.

The autopsy, a fading practice, revealed secrets of COVID-19
Associated Press - December 24, 2020
Billie S. Fyfe-Kirschner, MD, FCAP; Desiree Marshall, MD, FCAP; Amy Rapkiewicz, MD, FCAP; Richard Vander Heide, MD, PhD, FCAP; Alex Williamson, MD, FCAP; and Allecia Wilson, MD, FCAP, discuss the essential practice of autopsies, what they've learned about COVID-19, difficulties with funding, and more.

How Confident Can You Be in a Coronavirus Test?
The New York Times - December 23, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, and Benjamin Mazer, MD, MBA, CAP Junior Member, comment on the nuances of COVID-19 test results and what they mean for patients.

Pathologists should get COVID-19 vaccine, CAP says
LabPulse.com - December 17, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, makes a statement on behalf of the organization in support of COVID-19 vaccinations for pathologists and laboratory professionals.

The Problems With Covid Testing for Flights
The Wall Street Journal - December 16, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, and Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, vice chair of the CAP Microbiology Committee, speak on behalf of the organization when discussing COVID-19 tests and how they play into airlines' testing policies.

New At-Home Covid Test Gets Green Light From F.D.A.
The New York Times - December 15, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, member of the CAP's Engaged Leaders Network, discusses some reservations about a recently approved at-home test for COVID-19 that has shown false positives among asymptomatic patients.

Pathologists Want First Crack at COVID Vaccines
MedPage Today - December 10, 2020
Coverage of the CAP's Wednesday, Dec. 9, media briefing featuring CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP; Amy Karger, MD, PhD, FCAP; and Christina M. Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, discussing COVID-19 testing supply issues, vaccines, and other topics.

The Toll COVID-19 Tests are Having on Supplies for Other Tests
College of American Pathologists - December 9, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, talks with KNX 1070 News Radio about the toll COVID-19 tests are having on supplies needed for other types of testing. 

U.S. labs spent millions to bolster Covid-19 testing — and they're still struggling to keep up
NBCNEWS.com - December 5, 2020
Kathleen Beavis, MD, FCAP, discusses how the increased demand for COVID-19 tests has affected her laboratory, including longer wait times for sextually transmitted disease testing.

Testing of Asymptomatic Patients Moves Into Spotlight During Coronavirus Pandemic
360Dx - December 2, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, discusses COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic patients and her work on the COVID-19 community response coalition in San Antonio. (Note: This article is only available to subscribers of 360Dx.)

Pathologist answers questions about COVID-19 testing
KPLC-TV - December 2, 2020
John VanHoose, MD, FCAP, explains the different types of COVID-19 testing as well as the incubation period of the virus and its ability to be detected.

CAP Calls on Congress to Mitigate Sharp 2021 Medicare Cuts to Pathologists
Market Screener - December 1, 2020
The CAP released a statement from President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, objecting to planned 9% Medicare cuts to pathologists published in the final 2021 Physician Fee Schedule.

Medical centers prepare for possible rise in COVID testing
KARK.com - November 30, 2020
Jennifer Laudadio, MD, FCAP, chair of the pathology department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, discusses a possible increase in COVID-19 testing demand after the Thanksgiving holiday as those who contracted the illness begin to show symptoms.

Should Isolation Periods Be Shorter for People With Covid-19?
The New York Times - November 29, 2020
Michael Mina, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on the transmission window for COVID-19 patients and how it could be shorter than experts initially thought: “Even if you were to get the P.C.R. test right on the very first day that you could, by the time you get the results back, 90 percent of your shedding has been completed."

The demand for COVID-19 testing is up across the US, stressing labs and delaying results. Is it a sign of things to come?
USA Today - November 26, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, comments on supply shortages and turnaround times for COVID-19 testing: "What that means is we will have to choose. Does this person need this test done locally? Do we have to send it away? How quickly do we need to make that medical decision?"

Forensic pathology industry facing a workforce shortage, added work due to COVID-19
WXYZ.COM - November 25, 2020
Francisco Diaz, MD, FCAP, deputy chief medical examiner for Washington, DC, discusses how the pandemic has impacted forensic pathology: “I think every crisis brings an opportunity. And I think this is an opportunity for forensic pathology to be on the forefront and let the public at large know what we do, how we do it, and to encourage young people to pursue a career in forensic pathology."

Covid Test Crunch Means Hours-Long Waits Before Thanksgiving
Bloomberg - November 24, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaking on behalf of the organization, comments on COVID-19 testing before the Thanksgiving holiday and the necessity of preventable measures.

COVID-19 testing and Thanksgiving: What experts want you to know
Yahoo! News - November 23, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, explains how PCR tests for COVID-19 work:“ A COVID-19 test is a diagnostic test which looks at a moment in time. If you test too soon, there may not be enough viral RNA, in the setting of a PCR test, or antigen, in the setting of antigen testing, to get a positive result.”

Puzzling, often debilitating after-effects plaguing COVID-19 "long-haulers."
CBS News - November 22, 2020
Mary Fowkes, MD, PhD, FCAP, appears on "60 Minutes" to discuss her research on COVID-19 and her findings from conducting autopsies at Mount Sinai Hospital.

The difference between antibody and antigen COVID-19 tests
KMVT - November 20, 2020
Matthew Burtelow MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses the limited uses of COVID-19 antibody tests saying they're most helpful to help health districts better understand where the virus has been spreading.

Kansas aims to boost virus testing, but strategy unfinished
Associated Press - November 19, 2020
Samuel Caughron, MD, FCAP, discusses his laboratory's role in a new statewide COVID-19 testing strategy for Kansas.

Covid testing faces delays — again — as demand spikes ahead of the holidays
CNBC - November 19, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the organization about the importance of local laboratories conducting COVID-19 testing for quick turnaround times.

Heading into holidays, US COVID-19 testing strained again
AP - November 19, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the organization about the difficulties that laboratories are having meeting the demand for COVID-19 tests during the current pandemic surge.

FDA approves first home COVID test: Here's why most Americans won't get it before next spring
USA Today - November 18, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, on behalf of the organization, comments on the newly FDA-approved at-home test for COVID-19, which won't have much of an impact in the immediate future, he says. He also reiterates the importance of test accuracy and reliable data reporting.

A rush on testing strains labs, drives supply shortages
MPR News - November 18, 2020
Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Microbiology Committee, discusses staffing issues in laboratories and hospitals during the pandemic's current surge: ""A lot of people are out either because they're being quarantined because of a potential exposure to someone with confirmed COVID or they themselves have COVID-19."

COVID-19 Testing and Precautions for Thanksgiving
KNX 1070 News Radio - November 16, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the CAP in this radio interview while explaining COVID-19 tests and what precautions should be taken during Thanksgiving and a pandemic surge.

What to Know About COVID Tests With Rapid Results
NBC 5 - November 16, 2020
CAP Governor Kalisha Hill, MD, MBA, FCAP, speaking on behalf of the CAP, responds to coverage of a new rapid COVID-19 blood test, saying that pathologists still consider PCR to be the "gold standard."

COVID-19 surge is leading to a shortage of ICU beds statewide
ABC 7 - November 15, 2020
Kalisha Hill, MD, MBA, FCAP, CAP Governor and member of the Engaged Leaders Network, discusses COVID-19 in the Chicago area after a significant surge in cases has led to a potential shortage of ICU beds in area hospitals.

8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again
The New York Times - November 13, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaking on behalf of the CAP, praises the efforts of pathologists and laboratory professionals to meet the demand of COVID-19 testing.

The N.F.L. Has Prevented Coronavirus on the Field. Off It Is Another Matter.
The New York Times - November 13, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the CAP on the effectiveness of professional sports in mitigating spread of COVID-19 among athletes, but warns that community spread will be difficult to prevent.

These researchers tested positive for the coronavirus, but not because they were infected.
The New York Times - November 13, 2020
Rosemary She, MD, FCAP, comments on the fault of human error, rather than specific tests, as laboratory researchers receive false positive results for COVID-19.

Laboratory Stakeholders Weigh In On Biden Administration Priorities
360Dx - November 12, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, on behalf of the organization, discusses the needs of laboratories and clinicians combatting the pandemic in light of a new presidential administration. (Note: This article is only available to subscribers of 360Dx.)

Does a Negative COVID-19 Test Mean You Can Hang Out With Friends and Family? Here's What Experts Say
Parade.com - November 11, 2020
Gary Procop, MD, FCAP, discusses the different types of COVID-19 tests, their accuracy, and when you need one.

Need A Coronavirus Test? The Availability And Reliability Of COVID-19 Testing Options
90.9 WBUR - November 10, 2020
Daniel Rhoads, MD, FCAP, member of the CAP Microbiology Committee, explains what types of COVID-19 tests are available and how reliable they are.

As Hospitalizations Soar, El Paso Brings In New Mobile Morgues
The New York Times - November 10, 2020
Mario Rascon, MD, FCAP, chief medical examiner for El Paso County, discusses the significant surge of COVID-19 cases in Texas, especially in El Paso where the city has brought in more health care workers and mobile morgues.

Neutralizing COVID Antibody Assay OK'd ... But Is It Useful?
Medpage Today - November 9, 2020
Susan Fink, MD, PhD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the CAP when explaining the process of competitive binding and the potential usefulness of a new COVID-19 antibody assay.

Covid-19 Testing Saps Supplies Needed for Other Medical Tests
The Wall Street Journal - November 9, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the organization about laboratory supply chain issues affecting COVID-19 and other common laboratory tests.

COVID-19 Testing: Where Do We Stand?
Medpage Today - November 5, 2020
Richard Scanlan, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Council on Accreditation, and Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, vice chair of the CAP Microbiology Committee, speak on behalf of the organization on supply chain issues for COVID-19 testing and how laboratories will handle a surge this winter.

The Autopsy Is on Life Support
Slate - November 5, 2020
CAP autopsy guidelines for COVID-19 are referenced. Mary Fowkes, MD, FCAP, and Jeffrey Jhang, MD, FCAP, discuss what they've learned from autopsies they've conducted.

From saliva to wastewater: COVID-19 testing program at 3 OPS schools will take multipronged approach
Omaha.com - November 3, 2020
Mara Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD, FCAP, is leading a pilot project for the University of Nebraska Medical Center to regularly conduct COVID-19 testing for public schools in Omaha.

Repeated cross-sectional sero-monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 in New York City
Nature - November 3, 2020
Michael Nowak, MD, FCAP, contributed to a study at Mount Sinai Hospital using a weekly cross-sectional analysis of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from the beginning of February to July 2020 in New York City.

Ohio State saves time, money in processing student COVID tests on campus
The Columbus Dispatch - October 30, 2020
Leona Ayers, MD, FCAP, the director at Ohio State University’s Applied Microbiology Services Lab, plans to drastically increase COVID-19 testing for students returning to school following Thanksgiving.

U-M study explores ways to increase COVID-19 testing in Michigan
Click On Detroit - October 30, 2020
Rajan Dewar, MD, PhD, FCAP, and Lee Schroeder, MD, PhD, FCAP, co-authored a study that found promoting incentives to quicken turnaround, having public health officials monitor testing operations in real-time, and coordinate testing across state lines could prevent more deaths.

COVID-19 study: Researchers recruit frontline workers to identify asymptomatic individuals
The Medical News - October 30, 2020
Ravindra Kolhe, MD, PhD, FCAP, leads yearlong study of 1,500 frontline workers to find what percentage are positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, what percentage become positive, and whether the antibodies they produce protect them from reinfection.

MSNBC Live With Craig Melvin
MSNBC - October 28, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, on behalf of the CAP, speaks with Craig Melvin on COVID-19 testing, pandemic fatigue, and PCR testing supply chain issues.

Why Autopsies Are Proving Vital During Covid-19
Smithsonian.com - October 28, 2020
Additional pickup of an article from Undark magazine in which Mary Fowkes, MD, PhD, FCAP; Stephen Hewitt, MD, PhD, FCAP; Jeffrey Jhang, MD, FCAP; Amy Rapkiewicz, MD, FCAP; James R. Stone, MD, PhD, FCAP; and Victor Weedn, MD, JD, FCAP, discuss details on COVID-19 autopsies and tell stories from their pandemic experiences. The article also references the CAP's COVID-19 Autopsy Guidelines.

Why False Positives Merit Concern, Too
The New York Times - October 25, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, and Benjamin Mazer, MD, MBA, CAP Junior Member, discuss the potential negative outcomes of false positive COVID-19 tests.

Fast, cheap, accurate: Researchers pin hopes on Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR-technology tests to detect coronavirus
USA Today - October 24, 2020
Sophia Yohe, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Personalized Health Care Committee, speaks on behalf of the organization on scaling up use of CRISPR technology to be used for COVID-19 testing: "If you can do only one test at a time, even if it only takes 30 minutes, suddenly doing a thousand tests takes a long time," she said. "So scalability I think is an issue that has to be considered if you are looking at doing high volumes of testing."

How many Floridians really have died from COVID-19?
Sun Sentinel - October 24, 2020
Stephen Nelson, MD, FCAP, chief medical examiner for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties in Florida, discusses how the state is recording COVID-19 deaths.

Can mouthwash protect against coronavirus? Experts discuss results of viral study
Fox News - October 22, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, discusses the potential effectiveness of mouthwash in killing the COVID-19 virus after results of a study went viral on social media. She says the study is not necessarily relatable to viruses in humans and mouthwash should not be considered as an effective precaution or treatment.

COVID-19 testing strains resources for STD testing, labs say
The Augusta Chronicle - October 14, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, and Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, during the CAP20 Virtual media briefing, discuss a shortage of laboratory testing supplies, affecting not only COVID-19 testing but also gonorrhea and chlamydia testing.

FDA decision to stop quick review of lab developed tests raises payment concerns for labs
Modern Healthcare - October 14, 2020
Robert Boorstein, MD, FCAP, comments on whether laboratory accreditation organizations like the CAP would be able to step in and provide oversight after the FDA announced that it will no longer review COVID Emergency Use Authorization submissions for laboratory-developed tests.

KFDX 3 News @ 5:30am
KFDX (NBC) - October 14, 2020
Anthony Fauci, MD, was the keynote speaker at CAP20 Virtual. The discussion with CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, on COVID-19 was picked up by KDFX-TV in Laughlin, Texas, and 27 other NBC affiliate stations across the country including Houston and Washington, DC.

'Difficult situation:' Nation's top infectious disease expert warns of a surge in coronavirus cases
USA Today - October 13, 2020
Anthony Fauci, MD, was the keynote speaker at CAP20 Virtual where he discussed COVID-19 and testing issues with CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP.

Testing supply shortages are "disconcerting," Fauci says
CNN.com - October 13, 2020
Anthony Fauci, MD, was the keynote speaker at CAP20 Virtual where he discussed COVID-19 and testing issues with CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP.

Fauci Says Trump Campaign Ad Uses His Words ‘Completely Out of Context’
The New York Times - October 13, 2020
Anthony Fauci, MD, was the keynote speaker at CAP20 Virtual where he discussed COVID-19 and testing issues with CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP.

How Long Does It Take for COVID-19 to Stop Being Contagious?
Healthline - October 13, 2020
Sheldon Campbell, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses the role of a negative PCR test and how long patients with COVID-19 may remain infectious.

Dr. Emily Volk Discusses COVID-19 Testing and Pathology LIVE on SiriusXM Dr.Radio/Internal Medicine
SiriusXM - October 12, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk MD, MBA, FCAP, discusses COVID-19 testing and pathology in a LIVE hour-long interview on SiriusXM-Doctor Radio Channel 110, Oct. 13 from 8-9 AM (ET) on the Internal Medicine Show.

Which COVID-19 test should you get? Breaking down the reliability, accuracy, speed and ease of available options
WGN -TV - October 8, 2020
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses the different options for COVID-19 testing: “As is the case with any type of COVID testing, it’s important to be cautious, wear masks and continue to social distance because it’s possible to get a false negative result as we are seeing in this country.”

U of M Medical School selected to join national COVID-19 antibody research network
KMSP-TV - October 8, 2020
Amy Karger, MD, PhD, FCAP, is the principle investigator for University of Minnesota Medical School that will join a national research effort on COVID-19 immunity: “We are looking forward to joining this important effort to help expand our knowledge surrounding immunity to COVID-19."

Coronavirus testing is key, but a testing-only strategy is a 'complete failure'
CNN.com - October 8, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, discusses COVID-19 tests, their reliability, and the difficulty in obtaining materials like reagents: "Antigen testing has advantages and it is cheaper. It requires much less instrumentation -- some antigen tests, none at all. Antigen tests tend to be very specific, but not very sensitive, particularly in asymptomatic people."

Junior hockey league held likely COVID-19 spreader event in Cobb
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - October 6, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the organization when discussing the limitations of COVID-19 rapid tests and stresses the need for precautions like masks and social distancing.

Watch for burnout in the physician community | Laura Knight
Reno Gazette-Journal - October 6, 2020
Laura Knight, MD, FCAP, chief medical examiner for Washoe County, Nevada, authored this op-ed on physician burnout, its exacerbation by the pandemic, and the uptick in suicides among health care professionals.

White House COVID outbreak shows the limits of testing. Even the most accurate ones can miss the coronavirus early
USA Today - October 5, 2020
Richard Scanlan, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Council on Accreditation, speaks on behalf of the organization discusses the sensitivity of different COVID-19 tests and explains the "window period" that can occur between a person's infection and the test's ability to detect the infection

Rapid coronavirus tests alone don't prevent outbreaks, a CDC study shows. The White House relied on them anyway.
Business Insider - October 5, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, comments on the accuracy of PCR tests for COVID-19.

Donald Trump's COVID-19 Drive-By at Walter Reed Was 'Irresponsible'—Here's Why, According to 7 Doctors
Health.com - October 5, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, discourages travel by those with an active COVID-19 infection after President Trump left Walter Reed Hospital to greet supporters.

A negative COVID test, or even several, does not mean you don’t have the virus. Here’s why
The Boston Globe - October 5, 2020
Dani Zander, MD, FCAP, discusses the accuracy of COVID-19 tests during different phases of a patient's infection.

Officials Begin Task of Tracing Trump's Contacts
WebMD - October 2, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, comments on the need for COVID-19 testing and tracing after President Trump and several members of his staff have tested positive.

Inside the NY lab churning out 15,000 COVID-19 saliva tests per day to keep colleges open
The Chronicle-Express - October 1, 2020
Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, vice chair of the CAP Microbiology Committee, speaks on behalf of the organization concerning COVID-19 testing and preventative measures.

Coronavirus detected in lake water, researchers find. Experts say don't panic.
Yahoo news - September 30, 2020
Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP, comments on the risk of spread after Minnesota researchers detected SARS-CoV-2 in lake water.

One number could help reveal how infectious a COVID-19 patient is. Should test results include it?
Science - September 29, 2020
The article references an August letter from the CAP Microbiology Committee that urged caution in interpreting cycle threshold value in SARS-CoV-2.

Doctors Tell Me I Have COVID. Why Won't the Tests?
GQ Magazine - September 28, 2020
James Crawford, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses how doctors use COVID-19 tests and assess pretest probability rates.

Autopsies Show Varied Forms of Heart Damage in COVID-19 Patients
The Scientist Magazine - September 24, 2020
James Stone, MD, PhD, FCAP, led a study examining the effects of COVID-19 on the heart, showing that 86% of the patients in the study had inflammation of the heart.

Transfusion medicine at Moffitt Cancer Center focuses on best practices
Medical Laboratory Observer - September 24, 2020
Kaaron Benson, MD, FCAP, medical director of the blood bank and chemistry laboratory at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the various ways transfusion medicine is used in cancer care.

Innovation Changes the Way MSK’s Pathology Team Cares for Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - September 21, 2020
Matthew Hanna, MD, FCAP, and Sahussapont Joseph Sirintrapun, MD, FCAP, are highlighted as the pathologists who helped lead effective digital solutions that provide clinicians with the opportunity to utilize telemedicine and work remotely during the pandemic.

The Best Home Health Tests for Everything from Covid-19 to UTIs
First For Women - September 16, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, on behalf of the CAP, speaks about the importance of properly administering at-home tests for COVID-19.

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: What doctors wish patients knew about wearing masks
American Medical Association - September 16, 2020
Nicole Riddle, MD, FCAP, talks with other health care experts in this AMA video on the importance of wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Despite Greater Demand From Nursing Homes, Dx Firms Confident About COVID-19 Rapid Testing Capacity
360Dx - September 14, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the CAP on the difficulties facing increased COVID-19 testing including supply shortages.

Could saliva and rapid antigen tests be coronavirus game-changers in time for family gatherings this holiday season?
Cleveland.com - September 14, 2020
Daniel Rhoads, MD, FCAP, discusses the types of COVID-19 tests available including their proper uses and potential drawbacks.

AdventHealth expands COVID-19 antigen testing for staff
Orlando Sentinel - September 12, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, on behalf of the CAP, explains the pros and cons of antigen testing for COVID-19: “The problem with many antigen tests is sensitivity. In other words, if I have COVID-19, how likely is it that this test is going to say I have COVID-19 and that varies tremendously.”

Faster, cheaper virus tests needed heading into Fall
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - September 12, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, on behalf of the CAP, discusses the need for more COVID-19 testing supplies and increased capabilities for local laboratories. The CAP's laboratory surveys on COVID-19 testing are also referenced.

Broad COVID-19 testing under microscope
StarTribune.com - September 12, 2020
Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP, explains high-cycle positives for COVID-19 tests and discusses the CAP's proficiency testing for SARS-CoV-2.

To Stop Coronavirus’ Spread, We’ll Need New Testing Technology
Discover Magazine - September 11, 2020
Benjamin Pinsky, MD, PhD, FCAP, references a recent study in which his team compared different types of COVID-19 tests.

UT researchers help develop more accurate, lower cost COVID-19 antibody test
FOX 7 Austin - September 11, 2020
Eric Salazar, MD, PhD, FCAP, authored a study that used an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays COVID-19 test to evaluate 2,814 blood samples used in an ongoing study of convalescent plasma therapy.

In the absence of uniform instructions, many Bay Area schools and districts are left to create coronavirus testing programs on their own, resulting in plans that vary greatly in approach, cost and testing frequency.
San Francisco Chronicle - September 10, 2020
Christina Kong, MD, FCAP, discusses the effectiveness of pooled testing in monitoring community spread of COVID-19.

Do you need a COVID-19 test if you plan to travel? Do you still need to quarantine? What to know about the confusing rules.
USA Today - September 4, 2020
The article references an August CAP survey of 1,000 US consumers on COVID-19, which showed 91% of respondents believed getting easy to understand test results was "very important."

The Rapidly Changing COVID-19 Testing Landscape: Where Are We? Where Are We Going? Watch the replay of the CAP Media Briefing
College of American Pathologists - September 3, 2020
A recording of the CAP's livestreamed COVID-19 media briefing from Tuesday, September 1. Panelists include Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP; Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP; Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP; and Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP.

Pathologists Explore COVID-19 Testing Challenges, Breakthroughs
Medpage Today - September 2, 2020
Coverage of the CAP's COVID-19 virtual media briefing featuring Valerie Fitzhugh, MD, FCAP; Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP; Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP; and Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP.

Would Abbott's antigen test solve COVID-19 testing problems? Stakeholders emphasize caution
Modern Healthcare - September 1, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, on behalf of the CAP, discusses the potential impact of a new antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 that received emergency use authorization, as well as concerns regarding the test's expectations. Alex Greninger, MD, PhD, FCAP, also comments.

Metro health experts say new CDC report on COVID-19 deaths is misleading
FOX4 - August 31, 2020
Diane Peterson, MD, FCAP, explains how medical examiners complete death certificates--including the definition of underlying conditions--which are then used to track COVID-19 deaths.

Companies Rush to Shore Up Covid-19 Testing Ahead of Flu Season
The Wall Street Journal - August 30, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, on behalf of the CAP, discusses the difficulties posed by the convergence of flu season and the ongoing pandemic.

Cuts in Medicare payments are hurting physicians and access to healthcare | PennLive letters
PennLive.com - August 29, 2020
Anthony Simonetti, MD, MBA, FCAP, member of the CAP's Engaged Leaders Network, writes on the important role of pathology during the pandemic, and warns against proposed January 2021 Medicare payment cuts.

3 Michigan health systems won't follow CDC's new coronavirus test guidelines — yet
Detroit Free Press - August 28, 2020
Peter Millward, MD, FCAP, comments on COVID-19 testing protocols at Beaumont Health, saying decisions about whether asymptomatic people who've been exposed to COVID-19 should be tested "has always been left up to the clinician/doctor’s discretion.”

Not all coronavirus tests are the same: What to know about the different types
Detroit Free Press - August 28, 2020
Richard Zarbo, MD, DMD, FCAP, guides readers through the different types of tests for COVID-19: "If you're looking for a diagnostic test to diagnose whether you have COVID or not, the best test, the gold standard, is a PCR-based test out of a hospital-based laboratory or a reference laboratory."

Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Viral Shedding in Pediatric Patients Infected With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): Under the Surface
The JAMA Network - August 28, 2020
Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, FCAP, coauthored this editorial on the effects of COVID-19 on children and the likelihood that many are unknowingly spreading the virus.

VERIFY: No, coronavirus death counts aren't being inflated
Krem.com - August 27, 2020
Sally Aiken, MD, FCAP, explains the process for counting COVID-19 deaths and says the data do not show that deaths are being intentionally or unintentionally inflated.

Want to get a COVID-19 antibody test? Consider donating blood
Kgw.com - August 25, 2020
Donna Hansel, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses COVID-19 antibody tests: "We still have a long way to go to understand what those antibodies mean, if it offers any sort of protections, and also how long hose antibodies last."

COVID-19 Autopsies Reveal Ravages of 'Terrible, Terrible' Disease
Medscape - August 21, 2020
Alex Williamson, MD, FCAP, member of the CAP's Autopsy Committee, speaks on behalf of the organization when discussing the details pathologists have learned from autopsies on COVID-19 patients. Bennet Omalu, MD, MBA, MPH, FCAP, and Amy Rapkiewicz, MD, FCAP, also comment.

What Maryland’s statewide COVID-19 antibody study entails and hopes to reveal
WTOP.com - August 21, 2020
Moira Larsen, MD, MBA, FCAP, is working on a statewide study in Maryland that is attempting to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 through large-scale antibody testing.

Fishing boat outbreak suggests antibodies protect against COVID-19 reinfection
LiveScience - August 21, 2020
Alex Greninger, MD, PhD, FCAP, studied an outbreak of COVID-19 on a fishing boat, which provides some of the best evidence to date that antibodies can protect people from the virus.

Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, UTSW physicians report
UT Southwestern Medical Center - August 20, 2020
Dinesh Rakheja, MD, FCAP, explains his diagnosis and further analysis of an infant who contracted COVID-19 from its mother.

3 More New Hampshire Residents Die During Coronavirus Pandemic
Yahoo news - August 19, 2020
Isabella Martin, MD, FCAP, is conducting research on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater to help understand the virus's spread in certain regions.

Why Pooled Testing for the Coronavirus Isn't Working
The New York Times - August 18, 2020
Christina Kong, MD, FCAP, comments on the effectiveness of COVID-19 pooled testing to help with contact tracing for tracking outbreaks in social groups like schools.

Carroll Hospital enters partnership to study how many people have gotten COVID-19, and where
The Baltimore Sun - August 18, 2020
Christopher Grove, MD, FCAP, chief of pathology at Carroll Hospital, will work with 13 other hospital laboratories in Maryland on a COVID-19 antibody study.

COVID-19 Saliva Test: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Heavy.com - August 15, 2020
Chen Liu, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on increased testing capacity from a new saliva-based laboratory diagnostic test.

How will COVID-19 affect the coming flu season? Scientists struggle for clues
Science - August 14, 2020
Benjamin Pinsky, MD, PhD, FCAP, co-authored a study on interactions between seasonal respiratory viruses and SARS-CoV-2.

New study questions effectiveness of neck fleece masks
Kens5.com - August 10, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, explains how masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 and comments on a recent study on the effectiveness of different types of face coverings.

‘It’s Like Having No Testing’: Coronavirus Test Results Are Still Delayed
The New York Times - August 5, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, is interviewed on COVID-19 testing issues. “We literally ration tests,” said Dr. Godbey on supply shortages that he's experienced at his laboratories.

States band together to get rapid COVID-19 tests – so why isn’t Georgia one of them?
Wsbtv.com - August 5, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, comments on the supply shortage for COVID-19 tests in this story covering a new interstate initiative to procure more rapid COVID-19 tests.

I'm an Infectious Disease Doctor and Here's When This Will All Be Over
Eat This - August 5, 2020
Sheldon Campbell, MD, PhD, FCAP, describes the long-term presence of COVID-19 and gives his opinion on best-case scenarios saying, "It's going to tail off, not end abruptly. I think COVID-19 will be with us indefinitely."

Covid-19 testing delays create a public health nightmare as schools and workplaces try to reopen
CNBC - August 2, 2020
The article cites the CAP's COVID-19 laboratory survey mentioning testing supply shortages. Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, also comments on the difficulty of finding testing supplies.

New Research Defines Intrauterine Placental Transmission of COVID-19 From Pregnant Women to the Fetus
Market Screener - July 30, 2020
David Schwartz, MD, FCAP, led a study to examine whether vertical transmission occurs and if it develops in the uterus prior to delivery in a new research article published in the Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

‘Trib Talk’: A Utah ER doctor and a medical examiner discuss the fight against COVID-19
The Salt Lake Tribune - August 3, 2020
Erik Christensen, MD, FCAP, medical examiner for Utah, discusses COVID-19 and its impact in the state.

‘I want to know what happened to him’: Family seeks answers for Oregon's youngest COVID-19 fatality
OregonLive - July 31, 2020
Desiree Marshall, MD, FCAP, reviewed an autopsy summary and describes the likely cause of death for Oregon's youngest COVID-19 patient.

FDA opens door to rapid, at-home screening for COVID-19
USA Today - July 29, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, comments on behalf of the CAP on the accuracy and validity of rapid testing.

How to Test More People for Coronavirus Without Actually Needing More Tests
The New York Times - July 27, 2020
Steven Hinrichs, MD, FCAP, discusses how his team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has used pooled COVID-19 testing for public health surveillance.

Stanford Health Care can begin pooled testing for COVID-19
Stanford Medicine - July 27, 2020
Christina Kong, MD, FCAP, discusses the best uses for pooled testing for COVID-19.

COVID-19 testing capacity and supplies are strained. Some labs are turning to pooling tests to meet the demand.
USA Today - July 25, 2020
Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, and CAP president-elect, discusses pool testing and whether that can help ease the strain on US laboratories.

Self-Swab COVID-19 Home Testing Found Comparable
Medscape - July 22, 2020
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on a new study on the effectiveness of at-home testing for COVID-19, saying, "Of note, the vast majority of participants in this study were health care workers themselves, raising the question as to whether they may do a better job in collecting a sample, compared to the general public."

OU Medicine professors discuss COVID-19 testing, supply shortage in livestream interview
OU Daily - July 21, 2020
Cindy McCloskey, MD, FCAP, and Michael Talbert, MD, FCAP, from OU Medicine hosted a livestream to discuss issues surrounding COVID-19 testing.

Big Data and Collaboration Seek to Fight Covid-19
The Scientist Magazine - July 21, 2020
Stephen Hewitt, MD, PhD, FCAP, is currently aggregating and digitizing human tissue samples from deceased COVID-19 patients across the country as part of the National COVID Cohort Collaborative.

Months into pandemic, U.S. still can't get speedy testing right
Houston Chronicle - July 22, 2020
William Morice, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses issues facing COVID-19 testing in the US, including improvements on timely turnaround and supply acquisition.

What Accounts For High Coronavirus Positivity Rates Among Florida Kids?
National Public Radio - July 17, 2020
Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, FCAP, explains the high rates of children testing positive for COVID-19, particularly in Florida.

Uncounted millions had COVID-19 symptoms, but no positive test
USA Today - July 17, 2020
Donna Hansel, MD, PhD, FCAP, stresses the importance of accurate testing for COVID-19.

How Does COVID-19 Affect Your Body In The Long Term?
Player FM - July 16, 2020
Mary Fowkes, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses the long term effects of COVID-19 on patients.

Everything to Know About COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Allure Magazine - July 15, 2020
Amy Karger, MD, PhD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Point of Care Testing Committee, explains how antibody testing works and what the results can tell individuals and health experts about COVID-19.

Profile of a killer — Unraveling the deadly new coronavirus: ‘There’s light at the end of tunnel, but it’s a very, very long tunnel’
Chicago Tribune - July 15, 2020
Desiree Marshall, MD, FCAP, discusses the importance of autopsies in learning more about COVID-19 and its spread.

3M, MIT team up to develop quicker, cheaper COVID-19 test
StarTribune.com - July 14, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, provides background on antigen tests.

Collection method, sample timing can impact COVID-19 test results
WRAL.com - July 13, 2020
George Clarke, MD, FCAP, explains how the collection process and patient exposure timeline can affect results of a COVID-19 test.

Covid-19 Coronvairus May Be Transmitted Via The Womb During Pregnancy
Forbes - July 13, 2020
Dinesh Rakheja, MD, FCAP, coauthored a case report that suggests a pregnant woman could potentially transmit SARS-CoV2 to the fetus through the womb.

Efforts to expand Massachusetts coronavirus testing hit snags
Boston Herald - July 12, 2020
Rebecca Osgood, MD, FCAP, describes several issues affecting the supply chain for COVID-19 testing.

Fact check: Though nasal test for COVID-19 swabs deep into the nose, nothing is implanted
USA Today - July 11, 2020
Micah Bhatti, MD, PhD, FCAP, explains why nasal swabs are used for COVID-19 testing in an article debunking recent internet conspiracy theories that speculate nasal swabs may be used to place implants in unsuspecting patients.

Pathologist found blood clots in 'almost every organ' during autopsies on Covid-19 patients
CNN - July 10, 2020
Amy Rapkiewicz, MD, FCAP, is interviewed on CNN's OutFront about autopsy findings that show extensive blood clotting in COVID-19 patients.

Labs plead with Pence for help with coronavirus test supplies
LabPulse.com - July 9, 2020
The CAP joins other laboratory organizations to request the federal government and Vice President Mike Pence to address persistent supply problems that are hampering molecular and serology testing for COVID-19.

How Accurate Are COVID-19 Diagnostic and Antibody Tests?
Healthline - July 8, 2020
President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, and Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, vice chair of the CAP Microbiology Committee, speak on behalf of the CAP on how to conduct different types of COVID-19 tests including the advantages and accuracy of each.

COVID-19 can’t pass the smell test
KABC - July 8, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, comments on studies showing that some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell, saying viruses can often inflame the olfactory nerves.

Pathologist shares findings from autopsies of COVID-19 patients
MSNBC - July 8, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Fowkes, MD, PhD, FCAP, CAP Governor, discusses what pathologists have learned from autopsies on COVID-19 patients.

As coronavirus surges elsewhere, Nebraska labs report supply shortages, long wait times
Omaha.com - July 8, 2020
Deborah Perry, MD, FCAP, comments on COVID-19 testing supply shortages, especially reagents, at her Nebraska hospital laboratory.

Samuel K. Caughron: Stop Medicare cuts to pathologists during pandemic
The Topeka Capital-Journal - July 4, 2020
Samuel K. Caughron, MD, FCAP, recounts the essential role of pathologists during the COVID-19 pandemic and warns against scheduled payment cuts to non-evaluation and management services in 2021.

Congress needs to protect physicians from Medicare cuts
The Hill - July 2, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, authored this piece that covers the essential role of pathologists and other health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the federal government has helped support them through telemedicine and Paycheck Protection Program policies. However, the planned January 2021 payment reductions to all non-evaluation and management services is still of serious concern.

With spike in coronavirus infections, demand for COVID-19 testing surges in San Antonio
San Antonio Express-News - June 30, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, co-chairs a COVID-19 Community Response Coalition for the San Antonio Area, which plans to survey local testing providers, laboratories, and employers every two weeks to gauge demand for testing.
Note: This article is only available to San Antonio Express-News subscribers.

CAP survey: Labs are high on coronavirus test capacity, but still short of supplies
LabPulse.com - July 1, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, discusses the results of a newly released CAP survey of laboratories in the US.

Autopsies are more important than ever. Here’s what they can tell us.
Popular Science - July 1, 2020
Mary Fowkes, MD, PhD, FCAP, explains how pathologists conduct autopsies and what can be learned from them.
Dr. Fowkes also discussed autopsies in The Washington Post. 

Everyday Heroes: Hospital Laboratory Works Behind the Scenes
The Brunswick News - June 30, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, discusses the essential role of medical laboratories during the COVID-19 pandemic: "We’re involved in the care of almost every hospital patient.”

Medical Laboratory Test Data and Clinical Lab 2.0 are Powering Dashboards That Help Providers Mitigate COVID-19 and Improve Population Health
Dark Daily - June 24, 2020
Jordan Olson, MD, FCAP, discusses the use of informatics dashboards in tracking COVID-19 testing data at Geisinger Health System.
This article is further pickup from an April article in 360Dx.

Digitizing And Automating Unsung Heroics: The Case Of Pathology
Forbes - June 23, 2020
Alexander Baras, MD, PhD, FCAP, director of informatics for the department of pathology and the director of precision medicine informatics at Johns Hopkins, discusses the details of digital pathology practice and resulting data. The CAP is also mentioned in regard to its lack of official approval on using AI for image analysis-based diagnosis.

I’m a COVID-19 lab director. This is why the integrity of my testing depends on investment in people
Fast Company - June 18, 2020
Li Jin, MD, PhD, FCAP, authored this article explaining the complexities of COVID-19 testing, the need for laboratory funding, and requirements for highly skilled laboratory professionals.

Galveston Co. provides free antibody tests after COVID-19 spike
ABC13.com - June 17, 2020
Michael Laposata, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses the effectiveness of COVID-19 antibody tests and how he helped select what he sees as the best option for his hospital's patient community.

Harvey Fineberg Reviews the US Pandemic Response
Medscape - June 17, 2020
George Lundberg, MD, FCAP, interviews Harvey Fineberg, MD, PhD, of Harvard's Institute of Medicine on the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota mass gathering participants eligible for COVID-19 testing
Mayo Clinic News Network - June 16, 2020
Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP, highlights the importance of proper follow up and precautions following a COVID-19 test: "Whether your results are positive or negative, it's important that you know so you can take the right steps in stopping the spread of the virus."

What Zebra Mussels Can Tell Us About Errors In Coronavirus Tests
National Public Radio - June 15, 2020
The CAP's COVID-19 proficiency testing is mentioned and Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Microbiology Committee, comments on new research on how PCR testing and its use on studying mussels could help reduce false positive tests for COVID-19. Listen to the full radio interview. 

In-house antibody testing now available through University of Iowa Health Care
KWQC-TV6 News - June 15, 2020
Matthew Krasowski, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on the antibody testing for COVID-19 available at University of Iowa Health Care, but says, "However, it’s important to note that we don’t yet know if antibodies will provide protective immunity against COVID-19.”

Antibody testing for COVID-19 not as helpful as hoped
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - June 13, 2020
Kymberly Gyure, MD, FCAP, says the current use of antibody testing for COVID-19 is limited, mostly for small epidemiological studies or to use as a screen for plasma donors.

Science in Action: The medical complexity of COVID-19
BBC - June 4, 2020
On the BBC podcast "Science in Action," Mary Fowkes, MD, PhD, FCAP, and member of the CAP Board of Governors, discusses the occurrence of strokes in COVID-19 patients as well as the disruption of the immune system.

Cancer Researchers Have a Head Start in Fight Against COVID-19
Roswellpark - June 3, 2020
Joanne Becker, MD, FCAP, has been leading convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

WVU producing swabs for virus testing
Hampshire Review - June 3, 2020
Peter Perrotta, MD, FCAP, comments on the shortages of critical testing supplies and the production of swabs at West Virginia University.

Video and Transcript--Testing, Testing, and More Testing: Newswise Live COVID-19 Expert Panel
Newswise - May 29, 2020
The CAP hosted a virtual news conference on COVID-19 testing featuring Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP; Bobbi S. Pritt, MD, FCAP; Raouf Nahkleh, MD, FCAP; and Emily Volk, MD, FCAP. The panel discusses the status of testing capacity and the types of tests available including antigen testing.

How many people have coronavirus? Sometimes, it's just a guess
CNN.com - May 26, 2020
Michael Misialek, MD, FCAP, discusses the use of a tracheal aspirate test for making a difficult COVID-19 diagnosis as well as the various factors that can affect testing accuracy.

Here's How to Use Hand Sanitizer the Right Way
InStyle - May 26, 2020
Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, on behalf of the CAP, explains the effectiveness of hand sanitizer on different types of bacteria and viruses.

Clearing confusion
San Antonio Express-News - May 23, 2020
Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, explains COVID-19 antibody testing in this letter to the editor.

Placenta Injury Observed in Pregnant Women Who Test Positive For Coronavirus
Forbes - May 22, 2020
Jeffrey Goldstein, MD, FCAP, is the lead author of a new study from Northwestern University that found "there might be something clot-forming about coronavirus, and it’s happening in the placenta."

UMMC reaches milestone: 10,000 COVID-19 tests and counting
The Clarion-Ledger - May 22, 2020
Timothy Allen, MD, JD, FCAP, discusses his team's approach to creating an in-house COVID-19 test at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Blood Shortage Looms in U.S.
Medpage Today - May 21, 2020
Glenn Ramsey, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Transfusion, Apheresis, and Cellular Therapy Committee, discusses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US blood supply and donors.

Valley doctor says not all coronavirus test sites are ‘legit’
KRGV.com - May 21, 2020
Ravindra Veeramachaneni, MD, FCAP, explains legitimate testing sites for COVID-19, which are officially recognized by the county governments in Texas.

Mayo Clinic doctors find many COVID-19 antibody tests fail their quality standards: ABC News exclusive
ABC News - Go.com - May 21, 2020
William Morice, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on the rushed development and vetting process of COVID-19 antibody tests that may be leading to an increase in unreliable tests on the market.

10 things to know about COVID-19 testing
MD Anderson Cancer Center - May 21, 2020
Micah Bhatti, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses how COVID-19 testing works, the reliability of at-home tests, and more.

OHSU working toward reliable antibody test
KATU - May 21, 2020
Donna Hansel, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses antibody test development at Oregon Health and Science University as well as some concerns she has about the tests currently available including how patients understand them.

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Testing
US News & World Report - May 20, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, speaks on behalf of the CAP regarding COVID-19 testing, including the role of antibody testing. convalescent plasma donors, and testing supply shortages.

COVID-19 data chief claims she was fired for refusing to “manipulate data” to back reopening Florida
Salon.com - May 19, 2020
Stephen Nelson, MD, FCAP, comments on claims that Florida officials pressured health care professionals to manipulate numbers related to COVID-19 cases and deaths: "This is no different than any other public record we deal with," he said. "It's paid for by taxpayer dollars, and the taxpayers have a right to know."

How COVID-19 Deaths Are Counted
Scientific American - May 19, 2020
Sally Aiken, MD, FCAP, discusses how medical examiners confirm COVID-19 deaths when cause of death isn't always clear and how the practice supports accurate death counts.

What Tests for COVID-19 Antibodies Can and Can’t Tell Us About the Disease
Healthline - May 14, 2020
Sheldon Campbell, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses shortcomings of currently available COVID-19 antigen tests

What to Know About Coronavirus Testing
WebMD - May 14, 2020
Gary Procop, MD, MS, FCAP, discusses a study that compared the results and accuracy of five COVID-19 tests and the potential harm caused by false negatives.

How Much Testing Does the U.S. Need to Reopen?
The New Yorker - May 14, 2020
Brian Jackson, MD, FCAP, says that financial uncertainty is one of the major constraints holding back the US testing capacity for COVID-19.

CAP outlines limits of coronavirus serology tests
LabPulse.com - May 13, 2020
In a statement from CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, the CAP detailed its position on current serology testing, reiterating it is no substitute for nucleic acid tests for making a diagnosis.

Gov. Abbott Said 25,000 COVID-19 Tests By Mid-May. Will That Happen?
KERA News - May 12, 2020
Joe Saad, MD, FCAP, discusses shortages in COVID-19 testing supplies including reagents and viral transport media, the latter of which his laboratory began making on its own.

Labs absorb revenue losses, adapt to a 'new normal'
LabPulse.com - May 11, 2020
CAP President Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP; President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP; and Jonathan Myles, MD, FCAP, chair of the Council on Government and Professional Affairs discuss the findings of the CAP's survey of US laboratory directors.

SARS-CoV-2 Testing Problems Started Early; US Still Playing From Behind
360Dx - May 11, 2020
CAP President-Elect Emily Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, discusses COVID-19 testing and how it has improved despite early setbacks. Jordan Laser, MD, FCAP, also comments.
The article also appeared in Modern Healthcare.

COVID-19 test shortages persist in Illinois, crimping plans for return to normal
ABC7Chicago.com - May 7, 2020
In this TV interview, Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP, comments on the results of the CAP laboratory survey that showed COVID-19 testing supply shortages in the majority of US laboratories. Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, also comments on her laboratory's testing experience.

California's race to conduct as many as 80,000 covid-19 tests every day
MIT Technology Review - May 5, 2020
Christina Kong, MD, FCAP, discusses how laboratories in California are handling COVID-19 testing demand and supply shortages.

VERIFY: Are doctors inaccurately reporting deaths as COVID-19-related
CBS 19 - May 4, 2020
John Wayne, MD, FCAP, explains how death certificates are completed including guidelines for recording COVID-19 deaths.

The Search Is On for America’s Earliest Coronavirus Deaths
The Wall Street Journal - May 4, 2020
James Gill, MD, FCAP, discusses how COVID-19 deaths are identified and what may hamper investigators looking for early cases.

Keeping Pace with the Pandemic
The Pathologist - May 4, 2020
Marisa Saint Martin, MD, FCAP, writes about the importance of mindfulness and meditation during times of crisis and how she has found purpose through her work as a pathologist.

Letters: ‘I do not intend to go to movie theaters, restaurants’
Houston Chronicle - May 4, 2020
In this letter to the editor, Abdul Abid, MD, MBBS, CAP Junior Member and member of the CAP Engaged Leaders Network, explains the essential role of pathologists during the pandemic.

Newsviews: Dr. Karen Kaul
ABC7Chicago.com - May 3, 2020
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses the NorthShore University HealthSystem early COVID-19 test development and their implementation of antibody testing.

Team effort makes free COVID-19 testing site in southwest Little Rock a success
Thv11.com - May 2, 2020
Jennifer Hunt, MD, FCAP, member of the CAP Engaged Leaders Network, oversaw a drive-through COVID-19 testing site organized by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

AMP, CAP, Others Request Medicare Coverage for Respiratory Panel Tests
360Dx - April 30, 2020
The CAP, along with five other medical organizations, submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advocating for national coverage for multiplex respiratory viral panel tests.

CDC: Coronavirus and other causes behind increase in deaths in U.S.
NBCNEWS.com - April 30, 2020
Sally Aiken, MD, FCAP, and James Gill, MD, FCAP, comment on tracking the number of deaths linked to COVID-19 and recommend saving samples of the deceased for future testing when more supplies are available.

Autopsies provide crucial information for fighting COVID-19
Popular Science - April 30, 2020
Alex Williamson, MD, FCAP, member of the CAP's Autopsy Committee, discusses the crucial role of medical examiners and autopsies in learning more about COVID-19.

Testing an Old Therapy Against a New Disease: Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19
The JAMA Network - April 30, 2020
Beth Shaz, MD, FCAP, discusses the effectiveness of convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19.

Oh! So THAT’s what a pathologist does during the coronavirus pandemic
Miami Herald - April 29, 2020
Khaled Algashaamy, MD, CAP Junior Member, and member of the Engaged Leaders Network, authored this article that highlights and explains the role of pathologists during a pandemic while detailing how the laboratories at the University of Miami developed and implemented COVID-19 testing.

How accurate is the US coronavirus death count? Some experts say it's off by 'tens of thousands'
ABC News - Go.com - April 29, 2020
On behalf of the CAP, Alex Williamson, MD, FCAP, comments on the need for more testing to determine the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago doctor who treated coronavirus in Wuhan says lessons learned offer hope for Illinois
ABC7Chicago.com - April 28, 2020
Shu-Yuan Xiao, MD, FCAP, recounts his experience in Wuhan at the outbreak of COVID-19 and comments on the spread of the disease in the US and Chicago where he works at the University of Chicago.

Telepathology: Part 2 -- Putting plans into action
LabPulse.com - April 27, 2020
Jesus Chavez, MD, CAP Junior Member; Zoltan Laszik, MD, PhD, FCAP; and Giovanni Lujan, MD, FCAP, discuss the successes and challenges of working remotely and how best to implement digital pathology.

Pathologists Hunt for Earlier Coronavirus Cases in New York
The Wall Street Journal - April 27, 2020
Alain Borczuk, MD, FCAP, and his team at Weill Cornell Medicine are trying to determine if deaths before March in New York might have been initially undetected COVID-19 cases.

1,000 Boston residents to be randomly tested for COVID-19 antibodies in hard-hit neighborhoods
WHDH-TV - April 27, 2020
David Louis, MD, FCAP, says randomized COVID-19 testing in Boston “will also give us information on things like whether someone is ready to go back to work potentially, and it will also give us information on understanding what it means to be immune.”

Telepathology: Part 1 -- COVID-19 gives home working a push
LabPulse.com - April 26, 2020
Eric Glassy, MD, FCAP, discusses effective digital pathology practice for those pathologists working remotely after the temporary waiver from the federal government.

Questions about COVID-19 tests persist in Crossroads, across county
Victoria Advocate - April 25, 2020
Leilani Valdes, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Professional and Community Engagement Committee and member of the Engaged Leaders Network, discusses the effectiveness and limitations of COVID-19 testing.

Utah And New Mexico Lead The Region In COVID-19 Testing. Here's How They've Done It
KUNC - April 24, 2020
Richard Scanlan, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP Council on Accreditation, comments on the relative success of COVID-19 testing at laboratories in Utah and New Mexico.

1 in 5 New Yorkers May Have Had Covid-19, Antibody Tests Suggest
The New York Times - April 23, 2020
Joan Cangiarella, MD, FCAP, is skeptical about the effectiveness of antibody testing, saying more data is needed to determine effectiveness and immunity to COVID-19.

Liron Pantanowitz: The importance of digital pathology
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - April 23, 2020
In this letter to the editor, Liron Pantanowitz, MD, FCAP, explains the essential role of pathologists during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the importance of reliable digital pathology systems.

Letter: Laboratory professionals dedicated to fighting virus
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - April 23, 2020
In light of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Christopher O’Conor, MD, PhD, CAP Junior Member, authored this letter to the editor highlighting pathologists, laboratory professionals, and the essential work they do in the laboratory during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FDA approves at-home COVID-19 test
UPI.com - April 21, 2020
Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP, explains a new FDA approved at-home COVID-19 test.

F.D.A. Approves First In-Home Test for Coronavirus
The New York Times - April 21, 2020
Sheldon Campbell, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on in-home COVID-19 testing and how it could help patients with mobility difficulties and support telemedicine initiatives.

What will it take to have adequate virus testing?
WCAX-TV CBS - April 21, 2020
Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, explains the COVID-19 testing process at University of Vermont Medical Center, the sensitivity of different tests, and supply shortages.

Letters to the Editor - Lab technicians
The Dallas Morning News - April 19, 2020
Assad Joe Saad, MD, FCAP, and member of the CAP's Engaged Leaders Network, authored this letter to the editor that explains laboratory testing and highlights the role of the pathologist during the COVID-19 pandemic and National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.

The unsung heroes of the coronavirus battle: laboratory technicians
Hartford Courant - April 18, 2020
Sheldon Campbell, MD, PhD, FCAP, coauthored this article that highlights the essential role of laboratory professionals, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Test troubles cloud Trump recovery effort
PBS NewsHour - April 17, 2020
Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, FCAP, comments on the shortage of reagents that is hampering COVID-19 testing efforts in her laboratory at Children's National Hospital.

Rapid coronavirus test, commonly used in US, may miss infections in some situations
CNBC - April 16, 2020
Michael Misialek, MD, FCAP, discusses the reported shortcomings and overall effectiveness of the new rapid coronavirus test.

Last responders: The grim job of medical examiners in the COVID-19 pandemic
ABC News - Go.com - April 16, 2020
Angela N. Baldwin, MD, CAP Junior Member, authored this piece profiling the role of medical examiners during a pandemic.

Coronavirus tests for antibodies coming, but public health experts question accuracy
ABC7Chicago.com - April 15, 2020
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses serological tests, their reliability, and their accuracy.

Antibody Tests For Coronavirus Can Miss The Mark
National Public Radio - April 15, 2020
Jordan Laser, MD, FCAP, comments on the usefulness and specificity of new antibody tests to determine patients' COVID-19 immune status.

Daily virtual lectures meet pathology residents where they are
LabPulse.com - April 14, 2020
Christina Arnold, MD, FCAP, discusses the CAP's free online lecture series geared toward pathology residents who may be missing educational opportunities due to the pandemic.

Test makers, FDA struggling with shift from molecular to serology testing for SARS-CoV-2
BioWorld - April 14, 2020
Christina Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, discusses the viability of serology testing in assessing the current and future spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Marc Siegel takes rapid COVID-19 test live on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'
Fox News - April 13, 2020
Michael Misialek, MD, FCAP, conducts a rapid COVID-19 test on medical correspondent Marc Siegel, MD, during a live interview on the cable news network.

Delayed coronavirus test results strain Washington’s resources and leave patients in limbo
The Seattle Times - April 8, 2020
Eric Konnick, MD, MS, FCAP, comments on the difference in test cost among various types of laboratories.

Coronavirus deaths may be undercounted in Alabama, doctors say
AL.com - April 8, 2020
Randy Hanzlick, MD, FCAP, provides background on autopsies, cause of death, and death certificates and how those might affect tracking COVID-19 deaths.

White House Adviser Kudlow: Looking to reopen economy as soon as health experts give green light
Yahoo! Finance - April 7, 2020
Roger Klein, MD, JD, FCAP, discusses COVID-19 testing, the spread of the pandemic, and implications on the duration of the crisis in this video interview.

Delays and Shortages Exacerbate Coronavirus Testing Gaps in the U.S.
The New York Times - April 7, 2020
Elaine Cham, MD, FCAP, discusses her laboratory's experience with COVID-19 testing and some of the challenges brought about by supply shortages and long turnaround times.

Lab workers are unseen warriors fighting the coronavirus
ABC News - Go.com - April 4, 2020
Timothy Allen, MD, JD, FCAP, and Kathleen Beavis, MD, FCAP, speak on behalf of the CAP when discussing the essential work being done by pathologists and laboratory professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. CAP Junior Member Angela Baldwin, MD, authored the article.

Cook County medical examiner searching for warehouse as it braces for more coronavirus deaths. ‘We want to treat the deceased with the respect they deserve’
Chicago Tribune - April 1, 2020
Sally Aiken, MD, FCAP, comments on autopsy guidelines and best practices in light of an increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'This Is Truly a Last Resort.' Makers Are 3D Printing Ventilator Parts and Sewing Masks Amid a Critical Shortage in Medical Supplies
Time Magazine - April 1, 2020
Guillermo Tearney, MD, PhD, FCAP, is part of a team investigating alternative supplies in preparation for shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Performing the coronavirus test: ‘a tennis ball that doesn’t bounce straight’
Arkansas Times - March 31, 2020
Jennifer Hunt, MD, FCAP, explains how COVID-19 testing works, including some of the challenges laboratories are facing.

Post-Op HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Precancer Recurrences
Medpage Today - March 31, 2020
Cornelia Trimble, MD, FCAP, comments on the effectiveness of HPV vaccines after patients have undergone surgery for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

Cambridge biotech seeks OK for coronavirus test that delivers results in 15 minutes
The Boston Globe - March 31, 2020
David Louis, MD, FCAP, comments on newly developed rapid tests for COVID-19.

More on stimulus' health tech boosts
Politico - March 30, 2020
Coverage of the CAP's advocacy work with CMS for a temporary waiver giving pathologists the flexibility needed to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Labs scrambling to test for COVID-19 face same obstacle: Not enough supplies
The Buffalo News - March 30, 2020
John Tomaszewski, MD, FCAP, discusses the shortage of testing supplies facing many laboratories.

UMMC begins in-house testing for COVID-19
WJTV News Channel 12 - March 27, 2020
Timothy Allen, MD, JD, FCAP, discusses the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) laboratory's COVID-19 testing validation and implementation.

Some Chicagoans report lengthy delays on coronavirus test results: More than a week later, ‘I still have nothing’
The Chicago Tribune - March 27, 2020
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, describes the process for COVID-19 testing at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Cough, Fever, Fatigue? Head to CDC's Online Coronavirus Symptom Checker
US News & World Report - March 27, 2020
Gary Procop, MD, FCAP, comments on the usefulness of the CDC's online coronavirus symptom tracker in helping to alleviate hospital overcrowding and manage patients.

Promising new 15-minute test for coronavirus comes with caveats
ABC News - March 26, 2020
Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP, explains the types of testing being done for COVID-19 as well as test development and availability. The article is authored by Angela Baldwin, MD, CAP Junior Member, and a member of the ABC News Medical Unit.

Mayo shifts into overdrive: 24 hours a day, 4,000 tests and climbing
PostBulletin.com - March 25, 2020
Bobbi Pritt, MD, FCAP, discusses the challenges faced by laboratories and health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Mayo Clinic's efforts to increase testing.

Start-Ups Jump the Gun on Home Kits for Coronavirus Testing
The New York Times - March 23, 2020
Sheldon Campbell, MD, PhD, FCAP, voices concern over direct-to-consumer tests for COVID-19.

The standard coronavirus test, if available, works well—but can new diagnostics help in this pandemic?
Science - March 22, 2020
Benjamin Pinsky, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on supply shortages and other issues laboratories are facing with COVID-19 testing.

Inside the South Korean Labs Churning Out Coronavirus Tests
The Wall Street Journal - March 19, 2020
Alex Greninger, MD, PhD, FCAP, comments on his University of Washington laboratory's rush to find live virus samples when developing COVID-19 tests before the disease began spreading in the region.

So far, so good for pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2
LabPulse.com - March 19, 2020
Further coverage of a new study in the CAP's Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, authored by David A. Schwartz, MD, FCAP. that found no apparent transfer of COVID-19 between mother and fetus.

What to know about social distancing strategies amid coronavirus outbreak
ABC13.com - March 19, 2020
Angela Baldwin, MD, CAP Junior Member, member of the ABC News Medical Unit, answers common questions and explains effective social distancing in relation to COVID-19.

How Washington Failed to Build a Robust Coronavirus Testing System
The Wall Street Journal - March 18, 2020
Richard Scanlan, MD, FCAP, comments on the high demand and supply for COVID-19 testing.

WGN News at Ten
WGN - March 17, 2020
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses COVID-19 test development, criteria, turnaround time, and supplies after her team at NorthShore University HealthSystem implemented testing. Watch the interview.

Testing criteria for COVID-19 is critical
WIBW 13 News - March 17, 2020
Richard Gomez, MD, FCAP, discusses the criteria for COVID-19 testing considering patients' risk, exposure, and condition.

Coronavirus Test Developed, And Available, At Evanston Hospital, With Results In Just Hours
CBS Chicago - March 16, 2020
Karen Kaul, MD, PhD, FCAP, discusses the rapid development and implementation of COVID-19 testing at NorthShore University HealthSystem.