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Burkholderia pseudomallei Serology CDC-10198
Synonym(s)
Melioidosis
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
None
Supplemental Information Required
Please provide the following information: history of present illness, exposure history, travel history, past medical history, treatment history, preliminary results on the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form.
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Serum (acute: during active stage of illness; convalescent: 2 weeks after acute stage)
Minimum Volume Required
0.1 mL
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Serum may be stored at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C) for up to 7 days post-collection and frozen (-20°C or lower) for up to 2 months. Specimens should not exceed 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. Serum should be shipped frozen on dry ice.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 91
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 91
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Indirect Hemagglutination (IHA)
Turnaround Time
2 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Acute and convalescent are required.
Additional Information
Turnaround time may be longer to account for testing of paired specimens. Processing time may be expedited depending on risk and need.
Study or research samples should be submitted under test code CDC-10212, Burkholderia mallei/pseudomallei Study
Study or research samples should be submitted under test code CDC-10212, Burkholderia mallei/pseudomallei Study
CDC Points of Contact
Version
2.4
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