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LRN-B Protocols

If a sentinel lab suspects a bioterrorism pathogen, use STATPack to send images of both Gram stain and culture morphology. If STATPack not available, call (402) 888-5588.

Quick Reference Guide to Specimen Collection of Suspected Agents of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases

Sentinel Level Clinical Laboratory Guidelines

Definition of LRN Sentinel Laboratory- Revised April 2018
Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Information
BT Readiness Checklist for Sentinel Laboratories
Checklist for Sentinel Clinical Laboratories

Sentinel Laboratory procedures to "Rule-out or Refer" and Procedures for other suspected agents from the American Society for Microbiology

Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)
Brucella
Botulinum Toxin
Burkholderia
Coxiella burnetii
Novel Influenza Viruses
Plague (Yersinia pestis)
Smallpox
Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B
Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)

Bioterrorism Poster

NPHL Bench Guide for Hazardous Pathogens

BT Media Protocols

Case Study Reference Articles

Bacillus anthracis

Brucella ssp

Burkholderia pseudomallei

Francisella tularensis

Yersinia pestis

Laboratory-Acquired Infections