Information for Laboratories

This page included interim guidance for laboratory professionals working with specimens from patients under investigation for human infections with 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Guidelines for Clinical Specimens

Interim guidelines for collecting, handling, and testing clinical specimens from patients under investigation.

Lab Biosafety Guidelines

Interim laboratory biosafety guidelines for handling and processing specimens associated with 2019-nCoV infection.

Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-CoV) in Wuhan, China

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to closely monitor an outbreak of 2019-nCoV in Wuhan City, China. This HAN Update provides a situational update and guidance to state and local health departments and health care providers.