Sample Submissions for Confirmatory Diagnostic Testing
virtual
March 13, 2026
This 2h virtual workshop will describe how to submit suspect samples, including Select Agents, for regulatory confirmatory diagnostic testing at the PPCDL. The presentation will focus on answering questions about the steps of the diagnostic process, sample quality, shipping procedures, and who needs to be contacted at various steps. Questions covered include: What determines if a sample needs confirmatory diagnostic testing? How to start the process of submission? Who needs to be informed or contacted? How are results reported and to whom? What materials need to be included in the shipment? Where is the suspect sample sent? How does one learn if steps are changed? Participants will also have ample time to ask their own questions. A remote hands-on exercise will be included to evaluate sample submission procedures and provide feedback to participants. Course completion is dependent upon completing the hands-on exercise.
