Where do I send the laboratory specimens for testing?
First, contact your health department to determine where to submit specimens and how to ship them. To send specimens to CDC use form 50.34 (see clarification note below). Clarification note: For the onset date [top of CDC-50.34 (FRONT)], please provide the onset date of parotitis or jaw swelling. Under State Health Dept Laboratory Address [top of CDC-50.34 (FRONT)], please also provide a contact name with telephone number or email address. Most important information to include: Type of viral specimen and date collected, serum date, MMR vaccination history [date(s) if known], clinical signs and symptoms, patient date of birth or age, and onset date of parotitis or jaw swelling. State Health departments and Public Health Labs may forward specimens for confirmatory testing. Ship to: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DASH / Unit 81 Attn: Dr. William J. Bellini 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333 Call Jennifer Rota at 404-639-1156 or e-mail at jrota@cdc.gov for additional informati
