NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see
NUlirt Guide).
Forms Required - NUlirt batch list of NPHL Test Request Form (completed in its entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing
will not be performed without all required information.
Please call NPHL Client Services at 402-559-2440 or toll free at 800-334-0459 for further clarification.
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| Test: |
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
- Pre-approval needed from state or local health department
- Contact NPHL emergency pager before sending specimen 402-888-5588
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| Synonym: |
Global Fever Special Pathogens Panel, GFSPP, Chikungunya virus, Dengue virus, Leishmania, Plasmodium, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, West Nile virus, Bacillus anthracis, Anthrax, Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, Ebola, Ebolavirus, Francisella tularensis, Tularemia, Lassa, Lassa virus, Marburg, Marburgvirus, Yellow fever virus, Yersinia pestis, Plague |
| Method: |
BioFire Global Fever Special Pathogens Panel |
| Availability: |
Turnaround time 5 Hours |
| Specimen: |
EDTA Whole Blood |
| Collection Device: |
Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires 2 patient identifiers on container and requisition forms |
| Volume: |
Minimum: 0.2 mL |
| Storage/Transport: |
- See Category A shipping instructions
- Specimen Packaging & Shipping - NPHL
- Seal tubes with Parafilm™ or tape and place in biohazard bag with absorbent material
- NPHL Test Request Form (completed in its entirety) must accompany specimens
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| Unacceptable: |
- Leaking container
- Inappropriate specimen type
- Insufficient volume
- Improper storage
|
| Specimen Stability: |
- Ambient air (15°-25° C) up to 1 day
- Refrigerated (2°-8° C) up to 7 days
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| Comments: |
Contact NPHL emergency pager before sending specimen 402-888-5588 |
| Revised: |
10/24/2025 |
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call
NPHL Client Services at 402-559-2440 or toll free at 800-334-0459.
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