Smallpox: Laboratory Testing
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Highlights
- Negative staining electron microscope protocol for rash illness
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(680 KB/9 pages)
- Specimen collection of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine virus
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Protocols for Clinicians and Laboratorians
- Rash Testing Protocol
Protocol developed to illustrate types of lab testing for patients with acute, generalized vesicular or pustular rash illness
Jan 2, 2004
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Negative staining electron microscope protocol for rash illness (680 KB/9 pages)
Instructions for laboratorians
- Interim protocol for investigating blood or vaccinia virus exposures during smallpox vaccination (393 KB/14 pages)
Protocol for Investigating and Reporting Blood and/or Vaccinia Virus Exposures During Smallpox Vaccination
Feb 24, 2003
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Specimen collection of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine virus
Step-by-step instructions for laboratorians
Jan 6, 2003
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Training
- Webcast: CDC Bioterrorism Update - Smallpox Vaccination Laboratory Support
From the webcast "CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness,"
Feb 21, 2006
(last reviewed Feb 21, 2006) - Webcast: Smallpox and Vaccinia Laboratory Testing: A National Training Initiative
Originally aired Dec 20, 2002. Vaccination information for people considering participation on a smallpox response team. Includes downloadable webcast.
Feb 3, 2003
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References
- Specimen Collection and Transport Guidelines (Guide D)
"Guide D " in the Smallpox Response Plan & Guidelines
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HIstorical Archives
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Accidental infection of laboratory worker with vaccinia virus
Moussatché N, Tuyama M, Kato SEM, Castro APV, Njaine B,Peralta RH, Peralta JM, Damaso CRA, and Barroso PF
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2003 June;9(6):724-726.