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Test Order
Test Order
Bacillus anthracis Detection in Clinical Specimens
CDC-10204
Synonym(s)
Anthrax PCR
Test Order Status
This Test Order is currently accepting specimens.
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
Provide the following information on the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form: history of present illness, exposure history, travel history, past medical history, treatment history, preliminary results.
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Whole blood, serum, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
Minimum Volume Required
0.10 mL (prefer 0.5-1.0 mL)
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 14 days post-collection and -20°C or lower for up to 28 days and not to exceed 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Transport Medium
Dependent on specimen type submitted. For more information, reference the Additional Information field.
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. Samples 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
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Turnaround Time
2 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Varies depending on tests used. Blood specimens should be collected in EDTA or Sodium Citrate tubes (not heparin).
Additional Information
Turnaround time will vary depending on methods selected for detection at CDC. Some methods may require up to 2 weeks. Information on specimens, storage, and shipping can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/labs/recommended_specimen.html
Pre-approval required from state/territorial health department or laboratory. If you are a state or local health department, please contact the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100 Call: 770-488-7100 for additional guidance. If you are an LRN laboratory, please follow the LRN protocol or contact the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100 Call: 770-488-7100 for additional guidance.
Study or research samples should be submitted under test code CDC-10205, Bacillus anthracis Study
Pre-approval required from state/territorial health department or laboratory. If you are a state or local health department, please contact the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100 Call: 770-488-7100 for additional guidance. If you are an LRN laboratory, please follow the LRN protocol or contact the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100 Call: 770-488-7100 for additional guidance.
Study or research samples should be submitted under test code CDC-10205, Bacillus anthracis Study
CDC Points of Contact
Version
3.5
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