Pre-Approval Required

Consultation with the Mycobacterial & Parasitic Diseases Reference Unit is required prior to submission of samples.  Approval by CDC may be required.  

Supplemental Information or Form

Form LAB 416 (PDF) is required for submission of samples

Performed on Specimens From

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

Acceptable Sample/Specimen Type for Testing

Specimens that are acceptable will be determined upon consultation

Minimum Volume Required

Dependent on test request

Storage & Preservation of Sample/Specimen Prior to Shipping

Storage and preservation dependent on test request.  Refer to CDC Test Information available on the CDC website.

Transport

Transport medium is dependent on test request.

Sample/Specimen Labeling

Test subject to CLIA regulations require two patient identifiers on the specimen container and the test requisition

Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements

Ship using appropriate DOT/IATA approved shipping procedures

Test Methodology

Microscopy, serology, PCR, Sequencing

Turnaround Time

Determined by CDC

Interferences & Limitations

Dependent upon test requested

Additional Information

None

MDL Points of Contact