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Laboratory Testing of Human and Animal Specimens
July 10, 2003
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Human Specimens
(For monkeypox testing of human specimens, the following guidance documents should be consulted)
Interim Guidance for Collection of Diagnostic Specimens from Persons with Suspect Monkeypox
(June 23, 2003)
  Interim Guidance for Autopsy and Safe Handling of Human Remains of Monkeypox Patients
(June 23, 2003)
  Interim Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Personnel Handling Human and Animal Specimens for Monkeypox Testing
(June 23, 2003)
  Interim Field Specimen Collection Form (Human)
(June 18, 2003)
    Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (192 KB/6 pages)
    Microsoft Word Word (102 KB/6 pages) Right-click and save before opening
  Instructions for Packaging and Transport of Diagnostic Specimens for Monkeypox Diagnostic Testing
(June 23, 2003)
  Notify CDC About Specimens Being Shipped
(June 13, 2003)
Animal Specimens
(For monkeypox testing of animal specimens, the following guidance documents should be consulted)
  Considerations for Selection and Prioritization of Animal Specimens for Laboratory Testing (June 19, 2003)
  Interim Guidance for Necropsy and Animal Specimen Collection for Laboratory Testing (June 25, 2003)
  Interim Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Personnel Handling Human and Animal Specimens for Monkeypox Testing
(June 23, 2003)
  Interim Field Specimen Collection Form (Animal)
(Jul 10, 2003)
    Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (223 KB/4 pages)
    Microsoft Word Word (152 KB/4 pages) Right-click and save before opening
  Instructions for Packaging and Transport of Diagnostic Specimens for Monkeypox Laboratory Testing
(June 23, 2003)
  Notify CDC About Specimens Being Shipped
(June 13, 2003)


Related Links
Monkeypox Virus Image
From the Marshfield Clinic, in Marshfield, Wisconsin
Electron microscopy images of the virus
From the Marshfield Clinic, in Marshfield, Wisconsin
State Health Laboratories
Association of Public Health Laboratories
Digital Photos of Monkeypox Lesions
Medical College of Wisconsin - Department of Dermatology


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