Interim laboratory biosafety guidelines for handling and processing specimens associated with 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

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Interim laboratory biosafety guidelines for handling and processing specimens associated with 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Published Date:

January 17, 2020

Series:

2019 novel coronavirus, Wuhan, China

Up-to-Date Info:

To find the latest CDC information on this topic go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.

Description:

To date, we do not fully understand the pathogenic potential and transmission dynamics of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Until more information becomes available, precautions should be taken in collecting and handling specimens that may contain 2019-nCoV. Timely communication between clinical and laboratory staff is essential to minimize the risk incurred in handling specimens from patients with possible 2019-nCoV infection. Such specimens should be labeled accordingly, and the laboratory should be alerted to ensure proper specimen handling. General and specific biosafety guidelines for handling 2019-nCoV specimens are provided below.

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