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Develop a Surveillance Plan
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Introduction
Section 1. Case Definition
Section 2. Premises Classification
Section 3. Disease Control Areas/ Zones
Section 4. Sampling Plan
—Specimen Type and Laboratory Tests
—Target/ Study Population
—Sample Size
—Sampling Priorities
—Sampling Frequency
Miscellaneous Content
Final Check
Calculators/ Tools
Overview
Premises Sample Size Calculator
Animal Sample size Calculator
Sample Selection Calculators
—Random Sampling Calculator
—Interval Sampling Calculator
Probability of Failure to Detect Diseased Animals
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Two sections of the sampling plan are discussed here: the specimen type section and the laboratory tests section. Information provided in both of these sections should be consistent with the case definition.
The Specimen Type section should describe:
Note: specimen type refers to the type of biological or environmental specimen(s) that will be collected (e.g., blood, tonsil, nasal swab, fecal).
The Laboratory Tests section should describe:
Note: Laboratory testing should be consistent with the case definition of the disease of concern.
Determine appropriate specimen types and laboratory tests - Consult with veterinary diagnostic experts at FADDL or NVSL to determine these. Click here to find contact information for NVSL and FADDL and click here for specimen collection and test type guidelines.
Write the Specimen Type and Laboratory Tests sections of the surveillance plan - Open your draft surveillance plan and modify the sample types and testing content. Click here to preview the template content in your browser.