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The Clinical Guide to Services, from Minnesota’s Infectious Disease Laboratory
The Clinical Guide to Services is a comprehensive reference guide of testing services, shipping information, and submission requirements for Minnesota’s Infectious Disease Laboratory.
Even though there are ongoing efforts to keep information current, some information may not be up to date due to recent changes in testing procedures and/or regulation. Many of these tests are only available with prior approval from the Minnesota Department of Health.
If you cannot find what you are looking for in the guide, please Contact the Infectious Disease Laboratory.
Alphabetical by Agent
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | IJK | L | M | N |
O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | XYZ
| Test Name | Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) |
| See: Mycobacterium spp. | |
| Test Name | Adenovirus - Detection in Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | Culture, Direct fluorescent antibody |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | None |
| Specimen | Nasopharyngeal or throat swab in viral transport medium, Nasal wash (>1 ml), Bronchoalveolar lavage, pleural fluid, tracheal aspirate (>1 ml), Ocular swab in viral transport medium, Stool in ParaPak C&S, Modified Carey-Blair or equivalent - fill to line (approximately 5 ml) |
| Shipping | Ship at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 10 days of specimen receipt. |
| Test Name | Adenovirus - Detection of DNA in Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | PCR |
| Pre-Approval | Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test. |
| Supplemental Information | This test is for research use only. |
| Specimen | Nasopharyngeal or throat swab, dry or in viral transport medium, Nasal wash (0.5 ml), Bronchoalveolar lavage, pleural fluid, tracheal aspirate (0.5 ml), Ocular swab in viral transport medium, Stool in ParaPak C&S, Modified Carey-Blair or equivalent - fill to line (approximately 5 ml) |
| Shipping | Ship at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available. |
| Test Name | Adenovirus - Identification and Typing of Isolates |
| Methodology | Neutralization |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | None |
| Specimen | Actively growing adenovirus isolate on cell culture |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Test Name | Aeromonas spp. - Detection in Stool |
| Methodology | Culture |
| Pre-Approval | Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test. |
| Supplemental Information | Restrictions: Done for investigation of foodborne illness only. |
| Specimen | Stool in ParaPak C&S, Modified Carey-Blair or equivalent - fill to line (approximately 5 ml). Unpreserved stool samples must be received within 2 hours of collection. |
| Shipping | Ship preserved samples at room temperature. Transport fresh samples at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 4-6 working days of specimen receipt |
| Test Name | Aeromonas spp. - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Isolate |
| Methodology | Biochemical testing |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | None |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Test Name | African Trypanosomiasis |
| See: Trypanosoma brucei spp. | |
| Test Name | Amebiasis |
| See: Entamoeba histolytica | |
| Test Name | American Trypanosomiasis |
| See: Trypanosoma cruzi | |
| Test Name | Ancylostoma spp. (Cutaneous Larva Migrans) - Antibody Detection |
| See: Parasite Serology | |
| Test Name | Anthrax |
| See: Bacillus anthracis | |
| Test Name | Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing |
| Methodology | Varies according to organism and antimicrobial agent. May include disk diffusion, E-test, or broth microdilution methods. |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Refer suspected vancomycin intermediate or resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA, VRSA) for confirmatory testing. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Restrictions | Susceptibility testing is done for surveillance purposes on reportable disease agents. Check individual agents, or call the laboratory at 651-201-5073 for special circumstances. |
| Test Name | Arbovirus Panel - IgM Antibody Detection and RNA Detection |
| Methodology | IgM Enzyme Immunoassay for West Nile Virus, Powassan Virus, and Jamestown Canyon Virus, IgM Immunofluorescence Assay for Western Equine Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, California Group Encephalitis, and St. Louis Encephalitis Viruses, RT-PCR for West Nile Virus. |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Onset date is required for testing. Record the onset date on the submission form. This disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040 |
| Specimen | Serum, preferred (1 ml) CSF (1ml) (EIA and RT-PCR only) Urine (1ml) (RT-PCR only) |
| Shipping | Ship at refrigeration temperature within 48 hours of collection. Ship frozen if more than 48 hours after collection. Specimens received at refrigeration temperature more than 48 hours after collection will not be tested for WNV IgM. |
| Turnaround | 7 days |
| Tests Included in Panel | West Nile Virus IgM and RT-PCR. Powassan, Jamestown Canyon, Western Equine Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, California Group Encephalitis, and St. Louis Encephalitis Virus IgM. |
| Test Name | Arthropod - Identification |
| Methodology | Examination of body structures |
| Pre-Approval | Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 to discuss specific identification needs before requesting this test. |
| Supplemental Information | None |
| Specimen | Whole arthropod in 70% alcohol Do not place on cellophane tape. |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 5 working days of specimen receipt |
| Test Name | Aspergillus spp. - Antibody Detection |
| See: Fungal Serology | |
| Test Name | Aspergillus spp. - Identification of Referred Culture |
| Methodology | Culture morphology, biochemical testing |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | None |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature, sealed culture system. |
| Turnaround | Usually within 2 weeks of specimen receipt |
| Test Name | Astrovirus - Detection of RNA in Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | PCR |
| Pre-Approval | Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test. |
| Supplemental Information | This test is for research use only. |
| Specimen | Stool, fresh Stool in ParaPak C&S, Modified Carey-Blair or equivalent - fill to line (approximately 5 ml) |
| Shipping | Ship at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |