If a sentinel laboratory suspects an organism to be a hazardous (bioterrorism) pathogen, use the emergency pager number (402) 888-5588 where you will be given guidance to order testing and shipping to NPHL. Please fill out the NPHL Test Request Form and send a copy with the shipment.
Do you have a suspected BT agent? Remember:
- All manipulation must be done in biosafety cabinet.
- Follow rule-out & refer procedures.
- Contact NPHL personnel by calling the emergency pager.
- Ship pure isolate to NPHL via an exclusive courier.
- Document courier transfer with NPHL courier by saving shipping documents for 2 years.
- Secure all potential BT organism and residual samples.
- Document personnel with access to agent.
- Document personnel who have worked outside of biosafety cabinet.
Rule out and Refer Guides for Potential Bioterrorism Organisms:
Other References:
Do you have a confirmed BT agent?