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)

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February 10, 2020
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
Series: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19. CDC will be updating our website and other CDC materials to reflect the updated name.

Revisions were made on February 10, 2020, to reflect the following:

- The term “certified” was added to clarify that a certified Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) should be used for any laboratory procedure with the potential to generate aerosols or droplets.

- Additional details were provided for any laboratory procedures that are performed outside of a BSC.

- Additional details were provided about the use of EPA-registered hospital disinfectants.

- Additional details were provided for handling 2019-nCoV laboratory waste.

- The need for both site- and activity-specific risk assessments was added to determine if additional laboratory biosafety control measures are necessary.

General Guidelines (for working with potentially infectious materials) -- Specific Guidelines -- Clinical Laboratory Testing -- Packing, Shipping and Transport -- Resources.
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques Communicable Diseases, Emerging Containment Of Biohazards Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 COVID-19 Testing Respiratory Tract Infections/diagnosis Safety Specimen Handling
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Guideline
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