Pre-Approval Required

Yes

Supplemental Information or Form

1. See the CDC website for information
2. Completed submittal form with 2 patient identifiers (e.g. name and date of birth), collection date and source, a brief but complete patient history including any known exposure or travel history and submitting laboratory’s findings.

Performed on Specimens From

Please see the CDC website for this information

Acceptable Sample/Specimen Type for Testing

Please see the CDC website for this information

Minimum Volume Required

Please see the CDC website for this information

Storage & Preservation of Sample/Specimen Prior to Shipping

Please see the CDC website for this information

Transport

Please see the CDC website for this information

Sample/Specimen Labeling

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Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements

Please see the CDC website for this information

Test Methodology

Please see the CDC website for this information

Turnaround Time

2 months

Interferences & Limitations

Please see the CDC website for this information

Additional Information

Please contact the MDL Bacterial Diseases Section (Reference Bacteriology Unit) for special consideration if any of the above criteria cannot be met.

MDL Points of Contact

Reference Bacteriology Unit: (510) 412-3903

Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM PT

Email: MDL.Submissions@CDPH.ca.gov