Laboratory Job Aids
This page includes links to free job aids intended to assist clinical and public health laboratory professionals with diagnostic testing, preparedness, core science, informatics, quality, safety, and packing and shipping.
The job aids on this page were developed to accompany eLearning courses on the CDC Laboratory Training webpage. Each job aid includes a link to the course that it is associated with.
Job aids are available as PDFs and editable Word documents for laboratories to tailor to fit their needs.
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COVID-19 relevant job aids can be used by laboratory professionals working with COVID-19.
eLearning Course: Fundamentals of Working Safely in a Biological Safety Cabinet
Checklist of activities/tasks needed to safely use biological safety cabinets
Checklist of activities/tasks needed to safely use biological safety cabinets
eLearning Course: Laboratory Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning
Form used to provide an overview of important points to consider when conducting business from an Emergency Relocation Site
Form used to provide an overview of important points to consider when conducting business from an Emergency Relocation Site
Worksheet to list the various communications systems a laboratory uses, the current providers, restoration contacts, and backup modes of communication
Worksheet to list the various communications systems a laboratory uses, the current providers, restoration contacts, and backup modes of communication
A notification list used to determine who has the authority to activate the continuity of operations plan based on predetermined triggers and how others in the organization will be notified of the decision to activate
A notification list used to determine who has the authority to activate the continuity of operations plan based on predetermined triggers and how others in the organization will be notified of the decision to activate
Worksheet to list all facilities in which the organization operates, and designations for which facilities will be needed in an emergency or disaster situation
Worksheet to list all facilities in which the organization operates, and designations for which facilities will be needed in an emergency or disaster situation
Worksheet to list essential functions, personnel needed, and other important information needed to maintain the continuity of the essential function when moving to an alternate worksite
Worksheet to list essential functions, personnel needed, and other important information needed to maintain the continuity of the essential function when moving to an alternate worksite
Flowchart to assist in determining whether to activate a continuity of operations plan
Flowchart to assist in determining whether to activate a continuity of operations plan
Worksheet to list an organization’s critical functions, the primary authority (e.g., decision-making, procurement), and the order of succession in case the primary authority is unavailable
Worksheet to list an organization’s critical functions, the primary authority (e.g., decision-making, procurement), and the order of succession in case the primary authority is unavailable
Worksheet to ensure that secure methods of communications are available in a continuity of operations situation
Worksheet to ensure that secure methods of communications are available in a continuity of operations situation
Guide for recording priorities and essential functions for laboratory continuity of operations
Guide for recording priorities and essential functions for laboratory continuity of operations
Worksheet to determine overall staffing needs for essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to determine overall staffing needs for essential laboratory functions
Instructions, guidance, and sample text for the development of continuity plans and programs
Instructions, guidance, and sample text for the development of continuity plans and programs
Table used to determine whether to activate a continuity of operations plan based on the impact various emergencies may have on the laboratory
Table used to determine whether to activate a continuity of operations plan based on the impact various emergencies may have on the laboratory
Template that planners can use to detail how essential laboratory operations will continue in the event the primary operating facility is incapacitated and personnel are unavailable or incapable of deploying to the alternate facility
Template that planners can use to detail how essential laboratory operations will continue in the event the primary operating facility is incapacitated and personnel are unavailable or incapable of deploying to the alternate facility
Table to list contact information of emergency personnel and other important contacts
Table to list contact information of emergency personnel and other important contacts
Examples of statements of applicability and scope for continuity of operations plans
Examples of statements of applicability and scope for continuity of operations plans
Examples of executive summaries for continuity of operations plans
Examples of executive summaries for continuity of operations plans
Examples of purpose statements for laboratory continuity of operations plans
Examples of purpose statements for laboratory continuity of operations plans
Table listing examples of potential laboratory threats (e.g., earthquake or fire), mitigation measures, and risks
Table listing examples of potential laboratory threats (e.g., earthquake or fire), mitigation measures, and risks
Worksheet to help identify essential and non-essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to help identify essential and non-essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to list individuals and organizations to notify in the event of an emergency and the person responsible for notifying them
Worksheet to list individuals and organizations to notify in the event of an emergency and the person responsible for notifying them
Worksheet to notify staff and others when the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan is implemented
Worksheet to notify staff and others when the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan is implemented
Worksheet to list essential functions, key personnel, and their successors
Worksheet to list essential functions, key personnel, and their successors
Table to list names and contact information for each employee
Table to list names and contact information for each employee
Tool to help identify and prioritize essential laboratory functions
Tool to help identify and prioritize essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to record changes to a continuity of operations plan outside the official plan review cycle
Worksheet to record changes to a continuity of operations plan outside the official plan review cycle
Worksheet that planners can use to list testing, training, and exercise requirements and the frequency that each should occur
Worksheet that planners can use to list testing, training, and exercise requirements and the frequency that each should occur
Worksheet for recording details about essential files, records, and databases that need to be accessed after the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan has been implemented
Worksheet for recording details about essential files, records, and databases that need to be accessed after the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan has been implemented
Blank results log for quantitative tests
Blank results log for quantitative tests
Example of typical shipping papers used for ground transport of Category A substances
Example of typical shipping papers used for ground transport of Category A substances
Decision tree to help classify substance if shipping by motor vehicle courier/ground in accordance with Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
Decision tree to help classify substance if shipping by motor vehicle courier/ground in accordance with Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
Decision tree to help determine the classification for substance if shipping by air
Decision tree to help determine the classification for substance if shipping by air
Reference document for packing Category A, Category B, and Exempt Human and Exempt Animal Specimens
Reference document for packing Category A, Category B, and Exempt Human and Exempt Animal Specimens
Reference table for labeling, marking, and documenting requirements for the various classifications and modes of transport
Reference table for labeling, marking, and documenting requirements for the various classifications and modes of transport
SARS-CoV-2 Specimens: Packing and Shipping
SARS-CoV-2 Specimens: Packing and Shipping
This job aid serves as a quick reference guide for personnel trained to pack and ship suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 specimens.
This job aid serves as a quick reference guide for personnel trained to pack and ship suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 specimens.
This job aid defines the criteria to properly ship biological specimens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This job aid defines the criteria to properly ship biological specimens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Batch Testing Tips
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Batch Testing Tips
This infographic includes general information to improve COVID-19 specimen handling and processing for more accurate results
This infographic includes general information to improve COVID-19 specimen handling and processing for more accurate results
Nasal Mid-Turbinate Specimen Collection
Nasal Mid-Turbinate Specimen Collection
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasal mid-turbinate swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasal mid-turbinate swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen Collection
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen Collection
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasopharyngeal swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasopharyngeal swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
eLearning Course: Ready? Set? Test! Patient Testing in Important. Get the Right Results
Steps to take if exposed to blood or bodily fluids
Steps to take if exposed to blood or bodily fluids
Procedure for removing disposable gloves safely
Procedure for removing disposable gloves safely
Steps to take to wash hands
Steps to take to wash hands
Instructions for, and examples of, logging or recording results for qualitative tests, quantitative tests, quality control – qualitative tests, quality control – quantitative tests, and multiple tests
Instructions for, and examples of, logging or recording results for qualitative tests, quantitative tests, quality control – qualitative tests, quality control – quantitative tests, and multiple tests
Instructions for performing external control testing including quality control log for qualitative and quantitative tests
Instructions for performing external control testing including quality control log for qualitative and quantitative tests
Checklist containing steps to take before testing
Checklist containing steps to take before testing
Blank results log for multiple tests
Blank results log for multiple tests
Blank results log with quality control for qualitative tests
Blank results log with quality control for qualitative tests
Blank results log with quality control for quantitative tests
Blank results log with quality control for quantitative tests
Blank results log for qualitative tests
Blank results log for qualitative tests
Additional Resources
This resource guide includes available biological, chemical, and radiological resources for laboratories to reference during an emergency.
This resource guide includes available biological, chemical, and radiological resources for laboratories to reference during an emergency.
Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity for Clinical Laboratory Testing
Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity for Clinical Laboratory Testing
This job aid reviews basic information about diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for clinical laboratory testing.
This job aid reviews basic information about diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for clinical laboratory testing.
This toolkit helps public health and clinical laboratory professionals create clear messages that build trust and increase credibility when communicating complex information to various audiences.
This toolkit helps public health and clinical laboratory professionals create clear messages that build trust and increase credibility when communicating complex information to various audiences.
Core science job aids are intended to improve skills, methods, and procedures in clinical and public health laboratories.
eLearning Course: Basic Microscopy
Instructions on how to calibrate the ocular micrometer
Instructions on how to calibrate the ocular micrometer
Instructions (with images) for care and maintenance of a microscope
Instructions (with images) for care and maintenance of a microscope
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of basic microscopy laboratory exercises. The guide contains objectives, laboratory setup, a supply list, and laboratory exercises, instructions and answer key as well as job aids
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of basic microscopy laboratory exercises. The guide contains objectives, laboratory setup, a supply list, and laboratory exercises, instructions and answer key as well as job aids
Instructions (with images) for focusing a microscope
Instructions (with images) for focusing a microscope
Instructions (with images) for conducting Köhler illumination
Instructions (with images) for conducting Köhler illumination
Hands-on microscopy laboratory exercises that learners can use along with equipment in their laboratory to reinforce concepts from associated eLearning course
Hands-on microscopy laboratory exercises that learners can use along with equipment in their laboratory to reinforce concepts from associated eLearning course
eLearning Course: Biochemicals and Gram Negative Organism ID
Flowchart for identifying aerobic Gram-negative rods or Gram-negative coccobacilli
Flowchart for identifying aerobic Gram-negative rods or Gram-negative coccobacilli
Images of positive and negative biochemical tests for Gram negative organisms
Images of positive and negative biochemical tests for Gram negative organisms
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of Gram-negative laboratory exercises. The guide contains instructions for laboratory exercises, objectives, laboratory setup, supply list, job aids, and an answer key
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of Gram-negative laboratory exercises. The guide contains instructions for laboratory exercises, objectives, laboratory setup, supply list, job aids, and an answer key
Hands-on Gram-negative exercises that learners can use along with equipment in their laboratory to reinforce concepts from associated eLearning course
Hands-on Gram-negative exercises that learners can use along with equipment in their laboratory to reinforce concepts from associated eLearning course
List of questions to consider while following a specimen from collection through microbiological testing
List of questions to consider while following a specimen from collection through microbiological testing
Descriptions (with images) showing colony morphology characteristics
Descriptions (with images) showing colony morphology characteristics
Table that describes various general media used in a public health or clinical microbiology laboratory
Table that describes various general media used in a public health or clinical microbiology laboratory
Flowchart for identifying E. coli (non-stool)
Flowchart for identifying E. coli (non-stool)
List of supplies and reagents needed to conduct a Gram stain and instructions on how to conduct a Gram staining procedure
List of supplies and reagents needed to conduct a Gram stain and instructions on how to conduct a Gram staining procedure
Images depicting Gram stain results and cell shapes and arrangements
Images depicting Gram stain results and cell shapes and arrangements
Flowchart for identifying lactose negative Gram-negative rods
Flowchart for identifying lactose negative Gram-negative rods
Flowchart for identifying lactose positive Gram-positive rods
Flowchart for identifying lactose positive Gram-positive rods
Gram-Negative Rods Non-Stool Pathogens Flowchart
Gram-Negative Rods Non-Stool Pathogens Flowchart
Flowchart for identifying Gram-negative rods stool pathogens
Flowchart for identifying Gram-negative rods stool pathogens
Chart and images that can be used to interpret TSI reactions
Chart and images that can be used to interpret TSI reactions
eLearning Course: Biochemicals and Gram Positive Organism ID
Flowchart of Gram stain morphology that can be used to identify aerobic Gram-positive cocci
Flowchart of Gram stain morphology that can be used to identify aerobic Gram-positive cocci
Flowchart for identifying aerobic Gram-positive rods
Flowchart for identifying aerobic Gram-positive rods
Flowchart (with images) distinguishing alpha and gamma-hemolytic streptococci on blood agar plates
Flowchart (with images) distinguishing alpha and gamma-hemolytic streptococci on blood agar plates
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to distinguish alpha streptococci from streptococcus pneumoniae on blood agar plates
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to distinguish alpha streptococci from streptococcus pneumoniae on blood agar plates
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to identify Bacillus spp.
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to identify Bacillus spp.
Flowchart that can be used to identify bacteria by using Gram-positive stain
Flowchart that can be used to identify bacteria by using Gram-positive stain
Flowchart (with images) that can be used to identify beta-hemolytic streptococci on blood agar plates
Flowchart (with images) that can be used to identify beta-hemolytic streptococci on blood agar plates
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to identify beta-hemolytic streptococci on blood agar plates
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to identify beta-hemolytic streptococci on blood agar plates
Images showing biochemical tests for identifying Gram- positive organisms
Images showing biochemical tests for identifying Gram- positive organisms
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of Gram-positive laboratory exercises. The guide contains instructions for laboratory exercises, objectives, laboratory setup, supply list, job aids, and an answer key
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of Gram-positive laboratory exercises. The guide contains instructions for laboratory exercises, objectives, laboratory setup, supply list, job aids, and an answer key
Descriptions (with images) showing colony morphology characteristics
Descriptions (with images) showing colony morphology characteristics
Table that describes various general media used in a public health or clinical microbiology laboratory
Table that describes various general media used in a public health or clinical microbiology laboratory
List of supplies and reagents needed to conduct a Gram stain and instructions on how to conduct a Gram staining procedure
List of supplies and reagents needed to conduct a Gram stain and instructions on how to conduct a Gram staining procedure
Images depicting Gram stain results and cell shapes and arrangements
Images depicting Gram stain results and cell shapes and arrangements
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to identify listeria monocytogenes
Summary of characteristics (with images) that can be used to identify listeria monocytogenes
eLearning Course: Routine Microscopy Procedures
Instructions and list of supplies (with images) describing the process of making a smear preparation
Instructions and list of supplies (with images) describing the process of making a smear preparation
Instructions and list of supplies and reagents for gram staining procedure (with images)
Instructions and list of supplies and reagents for gram staining procedure (with images)
Instructions and list of supplies (with images) for preparing a wet mount
Instructions and list of supplies (with images) for preparing a wet mount
Instructions and list of supplies (with images) for examining specimens for yeast
Instructions and list of supplies (with images) for examining specimens for yeast
Hands-on routine microscopy exercises that learners can use along with equipment in their laboratory to reinforce concepts from the associated eLearning course
Hands-on routine microscopy exercises that learners can use along with equipment in their laboratory to reinforce concepts from the associated eLearning course
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of routine microscopy procedures laboratory exercises. The guide contains instructions for laboratory exercises, objectives, laboratory setup, supply list, job aids, and an answer key
Guide that facilitators/mentors can use to oversee the completion of routine microscopy procedures laboratory exercises. The guide contains instructions for laboratory exercises, objectives, laboratory setup, supply list, job aids, and an answer key
Additional Resources
This resource guide includes available biological, chemical, and radiological resources for laboratories to reference during an emergency.
This resource guide includes available biological, chemical, and radiological resources for laboratories to reference during an emergency.
Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity for Clinical Laboratory Testing
Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity for Clinical Laboratory Testing
This job aid reviews basic information about diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for clinical laboratory testing.
This job aid reviews basic information about diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for clinical laboratory testing.
Job aids include fact sheets, checklists, and manuals that can be used to improve clinical and public health diagnostic testing.
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Batch Testing Tips
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Batch Testing Tips
This infographic includes general information to improve COVID-19 specimen handling and processing for more accurate results
This infographic includes general information to improve COVID-19 specimen handling and processing for more accurate results
Nasal Mid-Turbinate Specimen Collection
Nasal Mid-Turbinate Specimen Collection
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasal mid-turbinate swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasal mid-turbinate swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen Collection
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen Collection
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasopharyngeal swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
This infographic is a resource/tool to improve nasopharyngeal swab specimen collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing
eLearning Course: Ready? Set? Test! Patient Testing in Important. Get the Right Results
Steps to take if exposed to blood or bodily fluids
Steps to take if exposed to blood or bodily fluids
Procedure for removing disposable gloves safely
Procedure for removing disposable gloves safely
Steps to take to wash hands
Steps to take to wash hands
Instructions for, and examples of, logging or recording results for qualitative tests, quantitative tests, quality control – qualitative tests, quality control – quantitative tests, and multiple tests
Instructions for, and examples of, logging or recording results for qualitative tests, quantitative tests, quality control – qualitative tests, quality control – quantitative tests, and multiple tests
Instructions for performing external control testing including quality control log for qualitative and quantitative tests
Instructions for performing external control testing including quality control log for qualitative and quantitative tests
Checklist containing steps to take before testing
Checklist containing steps to take before testing
Blank results log for multiple tests
Blank results log for multiple tests
Blank results log with quality control for qualitative tests
Blank results log with quality control for qualitative tests
Blank results log with quality control for quantitative tests
Blank results log with quality control for quantitative tests
Blank results log for qualitative tests
Blank results log for qualitative tests
eLearning Course: Good Laboratory Practices for Molecular Genetics Testing
Fact sheet containing recommendations for laboratory professionals performing molecular genetic testing
Fact sheet containing recommendations for laboratory professionals performing molecular genetic testing
Fact sheet containing basic information about molecular genetic testing and results
Fact sheet containing basic information about molecular genetic testing and results
Additional Resources
Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity for Clinical Laboratory Testing
Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity for Clinical Laboratory Testing
This job aid reviews basic information about diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for clinical laboratory testing.
This job aid reviews basic information about diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for clinical laboratory testing.
Job aids include fact sheets, checklists, and manuals that can be used to improve clinical and public health diagnostic testing.
eLearning Course: Introduction to the LIMS & Other Information Systems
An infographic and summary that depicts the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) as a “system of systems”.
An infographic and summary that depicts the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) as a “system of systems”.
Packing and shipping job aids can be used by laboratory professional who pack and ship Division 6.2 infectious substances and dry ice.
Blank results log for quantitative tests
Blank results log for quantitative tests
Example of typical shipping papers used for ground transport of Category A substances
Example of typical shipping papers used for ground transport of Category A substances
Decision tree to help classify substance if shipping by motor vehicle courier/ground in accordance with Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
Decision tree to help classify substance if shipping by motor vehicle courier/ground in accordance with Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
Decision tree to help determine the classification for substance if shipping by air
Decision tree to help determine the classification for substance if shipping by air
Reference document for packing Category A, Category B, and Exempt Human and Exempt Animal Specimens
Reference document for packing Category A, Category B, and Exempt Human and Exempt Animal Specimens
Reference table for labeling, marking, and documenting requirements for the various classifications and modes of transport
Reference table for labeling, marking, and documenting requirements for the various classifications and modes of transport
SARS-CoV-2 Specimens: Packing and Shipping
SARS-CoV-2 Specimens: Packing and Shipping
This job aid serves as a quick reference guide for personnel trained to pack and ship suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 specimens.
This job aid serves as a quick reference guide for personnel trained to pack and ship suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 specimens.
This job aid defines the criteria to properly ship biological specimens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This job aid defines the criteria to properly ship biological specimens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Job aids include worksheets, flowcharts, templates, and examples that can be used to enhance clinical and public health laboratories’ preparedness for, and response to, public health threats.
eLearning Course: Laboratory Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning
Form used to provide an overview of important points to consider when conducting business from an Emergency Relocation Site
Form used to provide an overview of important points to consider when conducting business from an Emergency Relocation Site
Worksheet to list the various communications systems a laboratory uses, the current providers, restoration contacts, and backup modes of communication
Worksheet to list the various communications systems a laboratory uses, the current providers, restoration contacts, and backup modes of communication
A notification list used to determine who has the authority to activate the continuity of operations plan based on predetermined triggers and how others in the organization will be notified of the decision to activate
A notification list used to determine who has the authority to activate the continuity of operations plan based on predetermined triggers and how others in the organization will be notified of the decision to activate
Worksheet to list all facilities in which the organization operates, and designations for which facilities will be needed in an emergency or disaster situation
Worksheet to list all facilities in which the organization operates, and designations for which facilities will be needed in an emergency or disaster situation
Worksheet to list essential functions, personnel needed, and other important information needed to maintain the continuity of the essential function when moving to an alternate worksite
Worksheet to list essential functions, personnel needed, and other important information needed to maintain the continuity of the essential function when moving to an alternate worksite
Flowchart to assist in determining whether to activate a continuity of operations plan
Flowchart to assist in determining whether to activate a continuity of operations plan
Worksheet to list an organization’s critical functions, the primary authority (e.g., decision-making, procurement), and the order of succession in case the primary authority is unavailable
Worksheet to list an organization’s critical functions, the primary authority (e.g., decision-making, procurement), and the order of succession in case the primary authority is unavailable
Worksheet to ensure that secure methods of communications are available in a continuity of operations situation
Worksheet to ensure that secure methods of communications are available in a continuity of operations situation
Guide for recording priorities and essential functions for laboratory continuity of operations
Guide for recording priorities and essential functions for laboratory continuity of operations
Worksheet to determine overall staffing needs for essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to determine overall staffing needs for essential laboratory functions
Instructions, guidance, and sample text for the development of continuity plans and programs
Instructions, guidance, and sample text for the development of continuity plans and programs
Table used to determine whether to activate a continuity of operations plan based on the impact various emergencies may have on the laboratory
Table used to determine whether to activate a continuity of operations plan based on the impact various emergencies may have on the laboratory
Template that planners can use to detail how essential laboratory operations will continue in the event the primary operating facility is incapacitated and personnel are unavailable or incapable of deploying to the alternate facility
Template that planners can use to detail how essential laboratory operations will continue in the event the primary operating facility is incapacitated and personnel are unavailable or incapable of deploying to the alternate facility
Table to list contact information of emergency personnel and other important contacts
Table to list contact information of emergency personnel and other important contacts
Examples of statements of applicability and scope for continuity of operations plans
Examples of statements of applicability and scope for continuity of operations plans
Examples of executive summaries for continuity of operations plans
Examples of executive summaries for continuity of operations plans
Examples of purpose statements for laboratory continuity of operations plans
Examples of purpose statements for laboratory continuity of operations plans
Table listing examples of potential laboratory threats (e.g., earthquake or fire), mitigation measures, and risks
Table listing examples of potential laboratory threats (e.g., earthquake or fire), mitigation measures, and risks
Worksheet to help identify essential and non-essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to help identify essential and non-essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to list individuals and organizations to notify in the event of an emergency and the person responsible for notifying them
Worksheet to list individuals and organizations to notify in the event of an emergency and the person responsible for notifying them
Worksheet to notify staff and others when the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan is implemented
Worksheet to notify staff and others when the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan is implemented
Worksheet to list essential functions, key personnel, and their successors
Worksheet to list essential functions, key personnel, and their successors
Table to list names and contact information for each employee
Table to list names and contact information for each employee
Tool to help identify and prioritize essential laboratory functions
Tool to help identify and prioritize essential laboratory functions
Worksheet to record changes to a continuity of operations plan outside the official plan review cycle
Worksheet to record changes to a continuity of operations plan outside the official plan review cycle
Worksheet that planners can use to list testing, training, and exercise requirements and the frequency that each should occur
Worksheet that planners can use to list testing, training, and exercise requirements and the frequency that each should occur
Worksheet for recording details about essential files, records, and databases that need to be accessed after the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan has been implemented
Worksheet for recording details about essential files, records, and databases that need to be accessed after the laboratory’s continuity of operations plan has been implemented
eLearning Course: Supply Chain Lessons Learned and Q&A
Laboratory Supply Chain Frequently Asked Questions
Laboratory Supply Chain Frequently Asked Questions
Discuss supply chain concerns among clinical and public health laboratories
- Managing the supply chain
- Handling the risk of operations and financial planning and their impact on business continuity during an emergency
- Resupplying reagents and receiving direct supply chain support
Discuss supply chain concerns among clinical and public health laboratories
- Managing the supply chain
- Handling the risk of operations and financial planning and their impact on business continuity during an emergency
- Resupplying reagents and receiving direct supply chain support
eLearning Course: Bacillus anthracis
eLearning Course: Brucella spp.
Organism identification job aid for positive and negative result reference
Organism identification job aid for positive and negative result reference
Chart differentiating Brucella spp. from other urea-positive, oxidase-positive gram-negative coccobacilli
Chart differentiating Brucella spp. from other urea-positive, oxidase-positive gram-negative coccobacilli
Flowchart used to rule out or refer Brucella spp.
Flowchart used to rule out or refer Brucella spp.
Chart listing characteristics of Brucella spp.
Chart listing characteristics of Brucella spp.
Chart listing characteristics of biothreat agents and similar organisms
Chart listing characteristics of biothreat agents and similar organisms
Table summarizing recommended biosafety levels for infectious agents
Table summarizing recommended biosafety levels for infectious agents
eLearning Course: Burkholderia spp.
Chart listing characteristics of B. mallei
Chart listing characteristics of B. mallei
Flowchart used to identify or rule out B. mallei
Flowchart used to identify or rule out B. mallei
Chart listing characteristics of B. pseudomallei
Chart listing characteristics of B. pseudomallei
eLearning Course: Francisella tularensis
Table listing characteristics of biothreat agents and similar organisms
Table listing characteristics of biothreat agents and similar organisms
Descriptions and images depicting characteristics of Francisella tularensis
Descriptions and images depicting characteristics of Francisella tularensis
Flowchart describing major characteristics in identifying Francisella tularensis
Flowchart describing major characteristics in identifying Francisella tularensis
Table listing different testing mechanisms for Francisella tularensis
Table listing different testing mechanisms for Francisella tularensis
Flowchart used to rule out or refer Francisella tularensis
Flowchart used to rule out or refer Francisella tularensis
Table summarizing biosafety levels for infectious agents, and their respective practices, primary barriers and safety equipment, and secondary barriers
Table summarizing biosafety levels for infectious agents, and their respective practices, primary barriers and safety equipment, and secondary barriers
eLearning Course: Yersinia pestis
Yersinia pestis Characteristics Chart
Yersinia pestis Characteristics Chart
Yersinia pestis Differentiation Chart
Yersinia pestis Differentiation Chart
Additional Resources
This resource guide includes available biological, chemical, and radiological resources for laboratories to reference during an emergency.
This resource guide includes available biological, chemical, and radiological resources for laboratories to reference during an emergency.
This toolkit helps public health and clinical laboratory professionals create clear messages that build trust and increase credibility when communicating complex information to various audiences.
This toolkit helps public health and clinical laboratory professionals create clear messages that build trust and increase credibility when communicating complex information to various audiences.
Safety job aids can be used to enhance safety in clinical and public health laboratories.
eLearning Course: Fundamentals of Working Safely in a Biological Safety Cabinet
Checklist of activities/tasks needed to safely use biological safety cabinets
Checklist of activities/tasks needed to safely use biological safety cabinets
eLearning Course: Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety
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