Poliovirus Laboratory Testing
Submissions require pre-approval
Because specimen submission requirements for CLIA diagnostic testing are currently being updated, ALL submissions to CDC for diagnostic testing require pre-approval at this time. Please contact PicornaLab@cdc.gov before submitting specimens to CDC.
Diagnostic Methods
Information about poliovirus testing and the types of testing CDC conducts
Specimen Collection, Storage, and Shipment
Guidance for poliovirus specimen collection, storage, and shipment
Containment in Non-Poliovirus Essential Facilities
Interim Guidance for poliovirus containment in non-poliovirus essential facilities
Wastewater Testing for Poliovirus
Considerations For Wastewater Testing for Poliovirus in the United States
Poliovirus detections in wastewater should be a rare event; work with you state and/or local health department to consider whether to initiate this type of testing.
CDC Wastewater Investigation, 2023
CDC is working with select jurisdictions to strategically expand wastewater testing for poliovirus in counties with potentially low polio vaccination coverage.
