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    Specimen Collection, Storage, and Shipment

    Details for recommended samples for measles testing...

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    Serology

    Describes measles serologic techniques, specimen handling, quality control, and interpretation of results...

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    Measles Lab Manual from the World Health Organization (WHO)

    Provides information on the WHO Lab Network as well as protocols for cell culture and the collection and handling of specimens for the isolation and identification of measles virus...

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    Genetic Analysis of Measles Viruses

    Describes the genetic characteristics of wild-type measles viruses and the application of molecular epidemiologic studies to track transmission of virus...

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    The Measles Virus Laboratory at CDC

    Lists the roles and responsibilities of the CDC Measles Virus Laboratory...

    Page last reviewed: June 5, 2018
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