Test:	Bacillus anthracis
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Method:	Contact the NPHL emergency pager 402.888.5588 for guidance if Bacillus anthracis cannot be ruled out in the laboratory All manipulations of suspected Bacillus anthracis should be performed safety in the Biosafety Cabinet. Perform only required LRN protocol to rule out and refer potentially hazardous pathogens according to LRN-B guidlines NPHLBenchGuide_FINAL20131221.pdf
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Storage/Transport:	Category A packaging according to DOT and IATA Category A UN2814 guidlines. Category A packages can only be  transported by a Category A certified courier.
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Reportable Disease:	Report positive Bacillus anthracis immediately to local or state health department. Refer to Nebraska DHHS Title 173, Communicable Diseases. NPHL Reportable Disease Title 173 Chart Version 2023 02 22.pdf
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Revised:	5/4/2023