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Trypanosoma cruzi Molecular Detection - Insects
 CDC-10493

Synonym(s)
Chagas, American Trypanosomiasis, trypanosome, parasite, triatomine, kissing bug, T. cruzi
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
None
Supplemental Information Required
Provide detailed information of the human exposure to the insect and where the insect was found (kitchen, bed, porch, etc.) in the Comments field of the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form.
Supplemental Form
Performed on Specimens from
Animal
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Triatomine insect
Minimum Volume Required
Not Applicable
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Store specimen dry or in 70% ethanol at ambient temperature.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
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
Insects should be shipped in a crush-proof container in a box or shipping tube. Padded envelopes are not accpetable. Ship at ambient temperature.
 
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 222
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
Conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Sanger sequencing
Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
No significant interferences or limitations are currently known.
Additional Information
None
CDC Points of Contact
Gena Lawrence
(404) 718-4315
geg7@cdc.gov
Alice Sutcliffe
(404) 718-4326
gok0@cdc.gov




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