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Specimen Collection and CDC Laboratory Testing for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

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Specimen Collection and CDC Laboratory Testing for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

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Before collecting and handling specimens for MERS-CoV testing, determine whether the person meets the current definition for a "patient under investigation" PUI for MERS-CoV infection.


On This Page:
  • Testing for MERS-CoV
  • Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from PUIs for MERS-CoV Infection
  • Specimen Type and Priority
  • Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with MERS-CoV
  • Specific Guidelines for Handling MERS-CoV in Laboratory Settings

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Date

2024-03-18

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