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Yersinia pestis Culture and Identification CDC-10418
Synonym(s)
Plague
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
A CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form or Global File Accessioning Template (GFAT) is required. Specimen ID on submission form must match specimen label.For transfer of a select agent, a completed Request to Transfer Select Agents and Toxins (APHIS/CDC FORM 2) is required.
Supplemental Form
For transfer of a select agent: Request to Transfer Select Agents and Toxins (APHIS/CDC FORM 2)
https://www.selectagents.gov/forms.html
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Bacterial isolates
Minimum Volume Required
Contact the CDC POC for appropriate guidance/relevant information.
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Isolates can be refrigerated (2-8°C) or kept at room temperature (15-25°C). Isolates should be maintained to ensure viability.
Transport Medium
Isolates should be transported on TSA or blood agar slants.
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 refrigerated specimens with refrigerated or frozen cold packs. Ship room temperature specimens with room-temperature cold packs.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bacterial Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory
3156 Rampart Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80521
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bacterial Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory
3156 Rampart Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80521
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Methodology
Phenotypic and genotypic methods
Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
No significant interferences or limitations are currently known.
Additional Information
None
CDC Points of Contact
Version
0.0
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