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Bacillus anthracis Lethal Factor Detection (Qualitative) CDC-10568
Synonym(s)
InBios Active Anthrax Detect (AAD) Plus Rapid Test
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
Provide the following information on the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form:
• History of present illness
• Exposure history
• Travel history
• Past medical history
• Treatment history
• Preliminary results
• Travel history
• Past medical history
• Treatment history
• Preliminary results
Supplemental Form
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
serum; whole blood
Minimum Volume Required
0.10 mL; 0.5-1.0 mL preferred
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Serum may be stored at 15-30°C for up to 8 hours post collection, 2-8°C for up to 7 days post collection, or -20°C or lower for up to 2 months post collection and not to exceed 5 freeze/thaw cycles.
Whole blood may be stored at 15-30°C for up to 8 hours post collection or 2-8°C for up to 24 hours. Whole blood should not be frozen.
Transport Medium
Ship serum frozen with dry ice. Ship whole blood refrigerated with refrigerated or frozen ice packs.
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
Methodology
Lateral flow
Turnaround Time
5 Days
Interferences & Limitations
This test is indicated for diagnosis of suspect inhalation anthrax (i.e., presumptively diagnostic for Bacillus anthracis infection) from individuals who have signs and symptoms consistent with inhalation anthrax and a likelihood of exposure. The definitive identification of B. anthracis from samples requires additional testing and confirmation procedures in consultation with public health or other authorities for whom reports are required.
Additional Information
Turnaround time will vary depending on methods selected for detection at CDC. Some methods may require up to 2 weeks. Information on specimens, storage, and shipping can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/labs/recommended_specimen.html.
Pre-approval is required from the state/territorial health department or laboratory. If you are a state or local health department, please contact the CDC Emergency Operations Center at (770) 488-7100 for additional guidance. If you are an LRN laboratory, please follow the LRN protocol or contact the CDC Emergency Operations Center at (770) 488-7100 for additional guidance. Study or research samples should be submitted under test code CDC-10205, Bacillus anthracis Study.
CDC Points of Contact
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2.0
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