Ebola Virus (Zaire)

TEST NAME Ebola Virus (Zaire) 
DISEASE/DISORDER Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
ALTERNATE NAME(S)  
METHODOLOGY LRN-B PCR /7500
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • Contact CEDEP prior to submission. 
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory before submission.
ORDERING INFORMATION TDH DLS Requisition:  PH-4263 Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requisition

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory before submission.
Specimen Collection
  • Acceptable Specimen Sources/Type(s) for Submission:

-  Whole blood

- Serum

- Plasma
Specimen Labeling
  • Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4263 Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requisition
Specimen Processing
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory prior to shipment to determine appropriate specimen handling based on LRN protocols. 
Specimen Storage and Preservation
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory prior to shipment to determine appropriate specimen handling based on LRN protocols. 
Specimen Transport
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory prior to shipment to determine appropriate specimen handling based on LRN protocols. 
  • CATEGORY A infectious substance - All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180). 
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection
  • Contact Bioterrorism laboratory prior to shipment to determine appropriate specimen handling based on LRN protocols. 
Testing Location
  • Nashville

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