Requirements for Submitting Diagnostic Specimens/Cases to IDPB

U.S. health care professionals – first consult with your state health department regarding any sample submissions.
Send an email to Pathology@cdc.gov with:
1. A brief clinical history
2. A copy of the surgical pathology report or autopsy report (prelim reports are acceptable)
3. A listing of available formalin-fixed specimen types (wet tissue, paraffin blocks, and/or slides)
4. Relevant clinical, gross pathology, or microscopic pathology digital images, as available
After you receive approval by email to submit the case to IDPB:
1. Electronically fill, save, and print both pages of the Specimen Submission Form CDC 50.34.
  1. The form must be filled electronically to generate 3 barcodes required for accessioning
  2. E-mail addresses of the Original and Intermediate submitters (if any) are mandatory fields
2. Select Test Order Code CDC-10365 (Pathologic Evaluation of Tissues for Possible Infectious Etiologies)
3. Click on links below for specific syndrome based tissue collection instructions:
Mailing/Contact Info:
1. Ship to Dr. Sherif Zaki, CDC, IDPB, 1600 Clifton Rd NE, MS: H18-SB, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027
2. Mail in suitable packaging for delivery Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays
3. Send tracking number to Pathology@cdc.gov
4. Tel: 404-639-3132, Fax: 404-639-3043, Email: Pathology@cdc.gov

Page last reviewed: October 1, 2018