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Special Pathogens Preparedness Self Assessment

NETEC has a self-assessment tool available to download in order to provide a framework to assess for special pathogens preparedness. This tool can help identify any potential gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Region: United States
Source: NETEC
Updated: Aug. 17, 2018

Monkeypox for Healthcare Professionals in LA County

Information on monkeypox for the medical community
Region: Los Angeles County
Source: LACDPH
Updated: Nov. 04, 2022

How to send samples to the LA County Department of Public Health Lab

Instructions on how to send specimens to the Los Angeles County Public Health Laboratory.
Region: Los Angeles County
Source: LACDPHL
Updated:

Laboratory Testing for MERS

CDC’s overview of laboratory testing for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus.
Region: United States
Source: CDC
Updated: Aug. 02, 2019

LA County Public Health Lab Test Request Form

Official forms used to request testing of specimens at the Los Angeles County Public Health Laboratory.
Region: Los Angeles County
Source: LACDPHL
Updated: Jun. 06, 2022

Guidance for collection, transport and submission of specimens for Ebola Virus Disease testing

Information, protocols, and standards from the CDC for the collection, transport, and submission of specimens for Ebola virus testing.
Region: United States
Source: CDC
Updated: Apr. 01, 2022

Testing Overview for SARS-CoV-2

Regularly updated overview of SARS-CoV-2 tests and their administration in the United States.
Region: United States
Source: CDC , LAC EMS Agency
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022

MERS lab specimen guidelines

Guidelines for collecting, handling, and testing clinical specimens from patients under investigation for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus.
Region: Los Angeles County
Source: CDC , LACDPHL
Updated: Jun. 01, 2015