| Suspected HPS Specimen Submission Guidelines Special
Pathogens Branch (SPB), Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases performs a variety of
diagnostic techniques for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
Who May Submit Specimens and How Should They Be
Submitted?
State Health Departments:
If you would like information on the protocol for specimen submission,
click here
U.S. Physicians:
Please contact your state health department (contact
telephone numbers) before sending specimens to CDC.
Non U.S. Physicians:
Because of the hazard associated with handling specimens and virus
isolation, testing is only done with prior consultation. Without
prior consultation the choice of tests and the availability of appropriate
specimens may delay the initiation of testing. Consultation is available
24 hours a day by calling 404 639 2888. During normal business hours
(8:00 - 4:30 EST) the SPB phone number is 404 639 1115; FAX 404
639 1118 or 404 639 1509.
Individuals other than physicians or appropriate state health
department employees:
Private citizens may not submit specimens to CDC for testing. If
you feel that diagnostic testing is necessary, consult your physician
or state health department (click here for a list of contact telephone numbers).
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National
Center for Infectious Diseases
