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651-201-5200
health.mdhlab@state.mn.us

Tests for Agents Beginning with “A”

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
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Last Updated: 11/10/2022

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