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Interim guidance for specimen collection, transport, testing, and submission for patients with suspected infection with Ebola virus disease
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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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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.

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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  1. Interim guidance for specimen collection, transport, testing, and submission for patients with suspected infection with Ebola virus disease
    Corporate Author:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    Published:
    8/21/14
    Description:
    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.
    Status:
    superseded
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 862.85 KB]
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