Submit a Specimen for Testing

What to know

  • Diagnostic testing for suspected botulism varies by state.
  • Contact your state health department or the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Clinical Botulism Service (available 24/7 at 770-488-7100) for guidance on submitting clinical specimens for testing.
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Submit a Specimen to ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for Testing

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø offers laboratory confirmation of botulism by testing human specimens and foods.

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø accepts specimens for analysis from state public health laboratories and other federal agencies. Private healthcare providers and institutions may submit specimens directly to ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø with authorization from their state public health department.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)