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Parasite - Special Study CDC-10237

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CDC Pre-Approval Needed
None
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
Performed on Specimens from
Human, Animal, and Food/Environmental/Medical Devices/Biologics
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Stool specimens (must be preserved), blood, food, and tissue. Contact CDC POC regarding submission of additional specimen types.
Minimum Volume Required
Contact the CDC POC for appropriate guidance/relevant information.
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Contact the CDC POC for appropriate guidance/relevant information
Transport Medium
Contact the CDC POC for appropriate guidance/relevant information
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.
 
Ship to:
<Insert CDC Point of Contact>
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 57
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
Microscopy, culture, PCR, seqeuncing, ELISA, immunoblot, multiplex bead array.
Turnaround Time
4 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Contact the CDC POC for appropriate guidance/relevant information.
Additional Information
Contact the CDC POC for appropriate guidance/relevant information
CDC Points of Contact
Katie Bowden
(404) 718-4100
wzi1@cdc.gov
Yvonne Qvarnstrom
(404) 718-4123
bvp2@cdc.gov
Parasites Lab
(404) 639-4292
parasiteslab@cdc.gov


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2.6