Interim guidance for specimen collection, transport, testing, and submission for patients with suspected infection with Ebola virus disease
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Published Date:8/21/14
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Status:superseded
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Up-to-Date Info:To find the latest CDC information on this topic go to: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
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Language:English
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Description:Notification & consultation -- When specimens should be collected for Ebola testing – Preferred specimens for Ebola testing -- Diagnostic testing for Ebola performed at CDC -- Transporting specimens within the hospital/institution -- Packaging & shipping clinical specimens to CDC – The Submission process.
Hospitals should follow their state and/or local health department procedures for notification and consultation for Ebola testing requests before contacting CDC.
CDC cannot accept any specimens without prior consultation.
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