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Laboratory Testing of Human and Animal Specimens
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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
  Interim Guidance for Autopsy and Safe Handling of Human Remains of Monkeypox Patients
  Interim Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Personnel Handling Human and Animal Specimens for Monkeypox Testing
  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
  Notify CDC About Specimens Being Shipped
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
  Interim Guidance for Necropsy and Animal Specimen Collection for Laboratory Testing
  Interim Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Personnel Handling Human and Animal Specimens for Monkeypox Testing
  Interim Field Specimen Collection Form (Animal)
    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
  Notify CDC About Specimens Being Shipped


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State Health Laboratories
Association of Public Health Laboratories
Digital Photos of Monkeypox Lesions
Medical College of Wisconsin - Department of Dermatology


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