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Thought this might be of interest to the group Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: "Radford, Christine" Date:29/08/2014 16:59 (GMT+00:00) To: "Gray Yusuf (DERBY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)" Subject: Ebola - information Hello Yusuf Please find below the information discussed earlier today regarding your concerns on handling positive or potentially positive Ebola sample material measured using Roche laboratory equipment. Discussions have moved on considerably and we have been provided with information from our Roche Global Safety Health & Environment officer. Please see the following statement: "Safety measures for the case that infected blood samples would be analysed on one of our pieces ......is a matter of very high concern to the health authorities in any country, and these authorities should be consulted for advice in these situations. These authorities will decide whether dedicated labs will be operated for such analyses, what will be the fate of an instrument that has accidentally been contaminated, what additional safety measures may be necessary and whether there should be restrictions regarding the import of samples of biological material from the outbreak area." Any enquiries should be made to Public Health England (PHE), or the equivalent local public health authority. Please see the links below for documentation provided by Public Health England regarding Ebola - Sent on behalf of Public Health England - Management of Hazard Group 4 viral haemorrhagic: We would like to draw to your attention the publication of revised guidance on the 'Management of Hazard Group 4 viral haemorrhagic fevers and similar human infectious diseases of high consequence' by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) earlier this week. The guidance includes an updated algorithm (pg. 13), and appendix 7 covers laboratory testing aspects. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/viral-haemorrhagic-fever-algorithm-and-guidance-on-management-of-patients The revised guidance complements the Ebola preparedness activities that are currently underway within Public Health England (PHE). http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/Ebola/ PHE has drafted some 'Frequently Asked Questions' on laboratory testing and infection control and prevention. These are available at: Summary Guidance for Acute Trust Staff: FAQ's on Ebola for Infection Control and Prevention staff https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/346275/Summary_guidance_for_acute_trust_staff_Labs_15_08_2014.pdf To conclude, at this time please contact your local public heath authority for advice/procedures and the equivalent documentation pertaining to the current Ebola situation. 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