TABLE 2.

Routine considerations when assessing laboratory risk, WCLN risk assessment survey respondents, 2016^a

Consideration	% of respondents
Specimen source and associated pathogens	100.0
Test requisitionb	98.1
Method of transmission and infectious dose	84.5
Risk factors for persons performing testingc	81.6
Patient symptoms and travel history	51.5
Patient occupation	24.3

^aData are for 103 respondents.

^bIncluding, but not limited to, tests for systemic mycotic agents, acid-fast bacilli, viruses, and potential bioterrorism agents.

^cIncluding, but not limited to, immunization status, pregnancy, illness or treatment, physical disability, and training and experience.