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Tests for Agents Beginning with “G”

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 Gastroenteritis, Viral
  See: Norovirus, Astrovirus, Adenovirus, Rotavirus
Test Name Giardia lamblia - Detection in Clinical Samples
Methodology Formalin Ethyl Acetate Concentration, Trichrome Stain, Direct fluorescent antibody
Pre-Approval None
Supplemental Information A minimum of 3 stool specimens collected on alternate days is recommended. Traditional methods detect cysts and trophozoites; DFA detects cysts only.
Specimen Stool preserved in both formalin and PVA - fill to line (kits are available from MDH)
Duodenal contents (aspiration or Entero-Test capsule) mixed with an equal volume of PVA
Shipping Ship at room temperature.
Turnaround Within 3 working days
Test Name Giardia lamblia - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Specimen
Methodology Microscopic Examination
Pre-Approval None
Supplemental Information This disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040.
Specimen Prepared fecal concentrate
Shipping Ship at room temperature.
Turnaround Within 3 working days
Test Name GISA (Glycopeptide Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus)
  See: Staphylococcus aureus Glycopeptide/Vancomycin intermediate (GISA/VISA)
Test Name Gonorrhea (GC)
  See: Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Test Name Group A Streptococcus
  See: Streptococcus, group A
Test Name Group B Streptococcus - Antigen Detection
  See: Meningitis, Bacterial
Test Name Group B Streptococcus
  See: Streptococcus, group B
Test Name GRSA (Glycopeptide Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
  See: Staphylococcus aureus, Glycopeptide/Vancomycin Resistant (GRSA/VRSA)
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Last Updated: 11/10/2022

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