July 16, 2020 - Wichita State University is making plans to establish a CLIA-certified Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, with the goal of bringing to bring large-scale COVID-19 testing to the region by the end of 2020. Large-scale testing is critical to opening the Wichita region and helping people return to school and work in a safe environment. With the number of COVID cases on the rise, the need for adequate, reliable, and affordable testing is more crucial than ever.