Appendix F2 - Figure 3

Supplement F: Laboratory Guidance

Public Health Guidance for Community-Level Preparedness and Response to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Version 2/3

Figure 3 - SARS-CoV Specimen Testing Guidelines: Serologic Testing

Text version of Figure 3

Serum

Prepare two aliquots:

1. To test for SARS-CoV
2. For repeat testing

Store remaining sample.

Perform SARS EIA

• If control guidelines are not met, repeat test.
• If Neg result, specimen is Neg for SARS-CoV.¹
  • Testing for other pathogens may be indicated.
• If Pos result, repeat test.
  • send aliquot to CDC for confirmatory testing. Include copy of data.
  • If Neg result, additional testing may be advised.¹
  • If Pos result x2, this is presumptive identification of SARS-CoV.

Footnotes

1. A negative result does not rule out SARS-CoV infection. See Appendix F7 for more information.