Test Order

Biodefense R&D Study
CDC-10487

Synonym(s)

Biodefense Research and Development Laboratory Study

CDC Pre-Approval Needed

David Sue
(404) 639-4027
btx6@cdc.gov

Julia Bugrysheva
(404) 639-4892
vol5@cdc.gov

Supplemental Information Required

For isolates from human specimens, prior approval is required. Consult with the lab for details.

Select Agent Form 2 required for submission of all confirmed Select Agents. The Form 2 can be found at

http://www.selectagents.gov/forms.html

Supplemental Form

http://www.selectagents.gov/forms.html

Performed on Specimens from

Human, Animal, and Food/Environmental/Medical Devices/Biologics

Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing

Isolates on agar plate or slant, consult with lab for details.

Minimum Volume Required

Not Applicable

Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping

Consult with lab for details

Transport Medium

Pure culture isolates (only) on sheep blood or Mueller-Hinton agar

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

Select agents that have been identified need form 2 approval prior to shipping.

Form 2 may be found at: http://www.selectagents.gov/forms.html

CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.

Ship to:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

RDSB/STATT Unit 206

1600 Clifton Road, NE

Atlanta, GA 30329

All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Methodology

Modified Broth Microdilution

Turnaround Time

2 Days

Interferences & Limitations

Isolates from human specimens may be tested only under Emergency Use Authorization.

Additional Information

Turnaround time can vary depending on age/purity of isolate received

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