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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2024-03-18
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