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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 | 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) |