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Test Order
Test Order
Polio Special Study CDC-10378
Synonym(s)
None
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human, Animal, and Food/Environmental/Medical Devices/Biologics
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Stool, cell culture isolate, extracted nucleic acid (total nucleic acid)
Minimum Volume Required
Tissue culture isolate: 0.5 mL. Stool: 1 gram; 10 - 20 grams preferred
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
For stool and cell culture isolates keep specimens refrigerated (2-8 °C) or frozen (-20 °C or lower). For stool, do not add transport medium.
Extracted nucleic acid should be shipped on dry ice and be received at temperatures between -10°C and -80°C. If specimens are not within the defined temperature range, accurate testing results cannot be guaranteed.
Extracted nucleic acid should be shipped on dry ice and be received at temperatures between -10°C and -80°C. If specimens are not within the defined temperature range, accurate testing results cannot be guaranteed.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled with unique identifiers 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. Frozen specimens should be shipped on dry ice.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 76
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 76
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
Cell Culture, PCR, drug susceptibility testing, or genetic sequencing
Turnaround Time
Interferences & Limitations
No significant interferences or limitations are currently known.
Additional Information
Prior to shipping environmental nucleic acid extracts for sequencing request authorization using email poliolabusa@cdc.gov and include “CDC Poliovirus Sequencing Request” in the subject line.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
1.5
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