Hantavirus
Clinical Specimen Submission Guidance
Submit all specimens to 50 Orms St, Providence RI 02904. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Special Pathogens & Biothreats Laboratory 401-222-5586
Hantavirus
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
If testing is approved, specimens are sent from the RISHL Special Pathogens Laboratory to the CDC for testing. Diagnostic testing at CDC depends on the specimen sent and may include molecular typing or PCR
PREAUTHORIZATION by the RIDOH Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology (401) 222-2577 is required prior to specimen collection and submission.
Contact the RISHL Special Pathogens & Biothreats Laboratory (401) 222-5586 for specific specimen collection instructions and specialized submission forms.
CLIA regulations require specimens be labeled with at least two patient identifiers. Examples of identifiers are first and last name, date of birth, chart/medical record number. The specimen container must be labeled to match the test requisition or the electronic order.
Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL) test requisition form https://health.ri.gov/forms/LabRequisitionForm.pdf
CDC 50.34 Form is required
CDC Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Case Report Form
CDC Sendout
Write Hantavirus under Comments/Other Test Requests
Contact the RISHL Special Pathogens & Biothreats Laboratory (401) 222-5586 prior to transport.
Specimens must be packaged & transported in accordance with current federal shipping regulations.
Providers must report patient information on Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome immediately using the RIDOH reportable disease form.
CDC Testing: 2 weeks
Containers specifically labeled for transport of specimens and isolates to the RISHL Special Pathogens & Biothreats Laboratory are available in all Microbiology Laboratories and Laboratory Sendout Departments.