Resources

4 documents

  1. Algorithm for Surveillance of Zika Virus Infection and Laboratory Testing

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 182 KB

    Notification and laboratory testing for suspected Zika virus infection.

    Keywords: laboratory testingZika

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  2. CHIKV Laboratory Testing Algorithm

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 106 KB

    How the laboratory tests for chikungunya to confirm local transmission: samples negative for dengue, from cases with fever and arthritis or joint pain, processed by the day of sampling after onset. The laboratory follows it strictly.

    Keywords: chikungunyalaboratory testing

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  3. Daily COVID-19 Laboratory Sample Line Listing Report

    Laboratory form · July 2026 · PDF, 85 KB

    Lists the samples sent for COVID-19 testing. A copy goes to the parish health department or the National Surveillance Unit with the Jamaica Laboratory Surveillance Investigation Form.

    Keywords: COVID-19laboratory testingline listingspecimen collection

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  4. Jamaica Laboratory Surveillance Investigation Form

    Laboratory form · July 2026 · PDF, 104 KB

    Goes with every specimen sent to the National Public Health Laboratory.

    Keywords: laboratory testing

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About these resources

The national surveillance forms, and the guides that go with them: flow charts, algorithms, guidance and lists. Each is an appendix of the National Surveillance Manual (July 2026).

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