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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)
		PDF (192 KB/6 pages)
		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)
		PDF (223 KB/4 pages)
		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

Related Links

	Monkeypox Transmission and Pathogenesis in Prairie Dogs Emerg Infect Dis 2004 Mar
	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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