The Clinical Guide to Services is a comprehensive reference guide of testing services, shipping information and submission requirements. Efforts have been made to be concise and current with all information, but as testing procedures and regulations change, some information may not be current. Many of these tests are only available with prior approval from MDH. It is impossible to address all situations in this guide, so please contact us with any questions. |
List of Tests (Alphabetical by Agent)
A | B
| C | D | E
| F| G | H
| I | J | K
| L | M | N
| O | P | Q
| R | S | T
| U | V | W
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List of Tests by Agent
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Infant Botulism See: Clostridium botulinum |
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Influenza Virus - Confirmation in Primary Viral Isolates Methodology: Culture, Indirect fluorescent antibody,
PCR |
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Influenza Virus - Subtyping with WHO/CDC reagents in Primary Viral Isolates Methodology: Hemagglutination inhibition |
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Influenza Virus - Detection in Clinical Samples Methodology: Culture, Direct fluorescent antibodyRestrictions: None Fee Sticker: Required Specimen: Throat and nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport medium Nasal wash (>1 ml) Sputum (>1 ml) Shipping: Ship at refrigeration temperature. Turnaround: 10 days Unusual incidences or laboratory confirmed cases must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. MDH Influenza Information - Includes most current specimen submission information |
| Influenza Virus - Detection of RNA in Clinical Samples
Methodology: Real-time PCR Restrictions: Must meet current testing criteria found at MDH Laboratory Influenza Information Fee Sticker: Not required Specimen of choice: NP swab throat swab nasal aspirate combined nasal swab with orapharygeal swab viral culture Shipping: Ship at refrigeration temperature. Turnaround: 1 week Unusual incidences or laboratory confirmed cases must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. MDH Influenza Information - Includes most current specimen submission information |
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