Specimen Collection Information

General Information
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For measles specimen collection information click here.
For mumps specimen collection, click here.

Reporting and technical assistance
Contact the Vaccine Preventable Disease Control Program (formerly Immunization Program) to report measles, mumps and for technical assistance with specimen collection or completion of forms:

  • Weekdays: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm call: 213-351-7800.
  • After hours call: 213-974-1234.
  • The fax number for reporting mumps is 213-351-2782 (note measles must be reported by phone)

Content updated: February 21, 2024

    

Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.

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