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health.mdhlab@state.mn.us

Tests for Agents Beginning with “I”

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 Infant Botulism
  See: Clostridium botulinum
Test Name Influenza Virus - Confirmation in Primary Viral Isolates
Methodology Culture, Indirect fluorescent antibody, PCR
Pre-Approval None
Supplemental Information 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
Specimen Primary virus isolate in tissue culture
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround Not available
Test Name Influenza Virus - Detection of RNA in Clinical Samples
Methodology Real-time PCR
Pre-Approval None
Supplemental Information Must meet current testing criteria found at MDH Laboratory Influenza Information
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
Specimen Respiratory specimens should be placed in viral transport medium after collection
Nasopharyngeal swab
Nasal swab
Throat swab
Dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs
Nasal aspirates (>1 ml)
Nasal washes (>1 ml)
Bronchoalveolar lavage (>1 ml)
Bronchial washes (>1 ml)
Tracheal aspirates (>1 ml)
Sputum (>1 ml)
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround 1 week
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Last Updated: 11/10/2022

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