Positive COVID-19 PCR test cycle threshold (Ct) values

Dear Jeremy Hamlett:
Thank you for your interest in the public records of Louisiana Department of Health. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Louisiana Public Records Act. Your request was received in this office on 4/16/2021 and given the reference number P001596-041621 for tracking purposes.
Name of Documents Requested: Positive COVID-19 PCR test cycle threshold (Ct) values Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

A complete list of the cycle threshold (Ct) values and the reference ranges for each positive PCR test for COVID-19, and the date on which each test was performed.

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

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 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Hamlett

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April 19, 2021
Jeremy Hamlett
MuckRock News DEPT MR 110949 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: Public Records Request of April 16, 2021., Reference # P001596-041621.
Dear Jeremy Hamlett,
The Louisiana Department of Health received a public information request from you on April 16, 2021. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

A complete list of the cycle threshold (Ct) values and the reference ranges for each positive PCR test for COVID-19, and the date on which each test was performed.

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

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 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Hamlett

Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/ CT value is not a required data element to the lab results we receive through our electronic laboratory reporting system.  Therefore, LDH does not have any records responsive to your request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reply to this email communication.
Sincerely,
Michael Coleman
Attorney at Law
Bureau of Legal Services (BLS)