Tests Used to Detect and Report Covid-19 Variants (CDC/NIAID) (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID))

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. A complete list of the names and makers/brands of all tests currently in use in the United States that are accepted by your agency for data reporting purposes related to detecting/reporting infections of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).

2. A complete list of the names and makers/brands of all tests currently in use in the United States that are accepted by your agency for data reporting purposes related to detecting/reporting infections of all COVID-19 variants including, but not limited to, Delta (sometimes referred to as B.1.617.2) and Omicron (sometimes referred to as B.1.1.529, GR/484A, or 21K).

Upon processing this request, please make sure to certify in writing that no responsive records or information exists beyond what is provided in the agency's response.

The requested documents and information will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In order to help determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am a freelance journalist whose work is frequently published in print and online by news outlets and magazines at the local, regional and national levels. As a member of the media, I request a waiver of all fees.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I am willing to pay up to $25 for the requested information. If there is a fee that exceeds that amount, please notify me prior to initiating work on the request.

I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Erin Miller

Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request. I appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Erin Miller