Policies, Resources and Services 



This section catalogues most aspects of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) assistance 

 program pertaining to Legionnaires" disease (LD). Included are procedures to follow in obtaining 

 ( 1 ) technical support and consultation and (2) diagnostic materials and services beyond the scope 

 of your institution. The expertise of our laboratory staff during the adaptation and development 

 of diagnostic methods is also available. 



Summary Outline: ^^^^ 



I. Laboratory Safety: Precautions and Practices 134 



IL Laboratory Services 



A. PoHcy 137 



B. Reference Material 



1 . Cultures 137 



2. Reagents 138 



3. Tissues 141 



4. Chemicals 141 



C. Reference Diagnostic Services 



1. Indirect Immunofluorescence (IF) Test 142 



2. Isolation from Clinical Specimens 143 



3. Direct Immunotluorescence (IF) Test 143 



4. Identification of Culture Isolates 144 



5. Histopathological Examination 144 



D. Submitting Reference Specimens 144 



1 . Information Required 144 



2. Transporting 144 



III. Epidemiologic Services 149 



A. PoHcy ^ 149 



B. Epidemiologic Consultation and Assistance 149 



C. Clinical Consultation 149 



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