Novel Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan- fbg-2

Figure 6: Algorithm for Receiving, Processing and Transporting Specimens in PMH Lab
Microbiology focal point informed of specimen collection from PUI and
Microbiology Technologist informed of the case to receive the specimen
Specimens will be received in hand by Technologist and placed in the
respiratory bin in the 2 to 8℃ refrigerator
Contact CDC (770-488-7100) with PUI detailed information; email
address: eocevent185@cdc.gov). Subject line should read: nCoV PUI
Form
Receive specimen in the LIS by accessioner for Microbiology or Central
Accessioning including specimens received from outside sources
Respiratory specimen processing should be performed in the TB Lab.
Aliquot 0.5ml of VTM/respiratory fluid into a labelled, sterile cryotube and
aliquot 2.0ml of VTM/respiratory fluid into a separate sterile tube. Blood
will be spun down. Serum and urine will be stored in the -70℃ freezer.
Process the remaining
specimen for Influenza and
RSV and place remaining
volume in -70℃
Package specimen containing 0.5ml for
National Reference lab and contact Dr.
Martin for package pick up from
Microbiology lab. Package specimen
containing 2.0ml for CDC and contact
DHL for CDC package pick up.
Report influenza/RSV results
to Clinician and MOH*.
Contact CDC to provide tracking details
Note: *For PUIs testing positive for another respiratory virus, after clinical evaluation and consultation with Public Health
Authorities and Infectious Disease Specialist, they may no longer be considered a PUI.
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