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Collect additional specimens based on antemortem signs and symptoms, and pathologic syndromes.
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Table 4: Additional Specimens and Testing (PDF)
Syndrome | Specimen | Description | Container |
---|---|---|---|
Respiratory | Deep lung swab | 1 swab each lung | Bacterial & viral transport |
Neurologic | CSF | 10ml | Purple top or sterile container |
Gastrointestinal | Stool | Clean vial | |
Dermatologic | Skin/soft tissue swab or tissue sample | Bacterial & viral transport or clean vial |