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health.mdhlab@state.mn.us

Tests for Agents Beginning with “R”

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 Rabies virus - Direct Detection in Animal Brain Tissue
Methodology Direct fluorescent antibody
Pre-Approval None
Supplemental Information This disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040.
Specimen Submit removed head (large animals) or entire animal (bats) to Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) 612-625-8787
Shipping Ship head or entire animal in 2 strong plastic bags refrigerated to the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab 612-625-8787. Do not freeze.
Turnaround 2 days
Test Name Rash Illness Panel
Methodology Tests Included in Panel: Molecular tests, including methods for orthopoxviruses (including variola virus) as indicated by symptomology.
Test may be performed individually. See individual agent listing.
Pre-Approval Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test.
Supplemental Information These tests are recommended for patients exhibiting acute, generalized, vesicular or pustular rash illness. For details on evaluating patients see the CDC webpage Evaluating Patients for Smallpox.
Specimen Swab of lesion, dry submitted in a sterile container. Contact lab for details. Lesion crust or scab, paired with a dry swab for confirmatory samples.
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround Varies
Test Name Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Detection in Clinical Samples
Methodology Culture, Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA)
Pre-Approval None
Supplemental Information None
Specimen Nasal swab in viral transport medium
Throat swab in viral transport medium
Nasopharyngeal swab in VTM
Nasal wash (1-2 ml)
BAL (1-2 ml)
Tracheal aspirate (1-2 ml)
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround Culture results available within 10 days.
Test Name Respiratory Syncytial Virus - 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 Nasopharyngeal swab, dry or in transport medium
Throat swab, dry or in transport medium
Nasal wash (0.5 ml)
Bronchoalveolar lavage, pleural fluid, tracheal aspirate (0.5 ml)
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround Not Available
Test Name Rickettsia rickettsii group - IgM and IgG Antibody Detection
Methodology Indirect fluorescent antibody and Enzyme immunoassay
Pre-Approval Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test.
Supplemental Information Sent to CDC.
This disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040.
Specimen Acute phase serum or paired sera (1 ml)
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround Not Available
Test Name Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
  See: Rickettsia rickettsii (above)
Test Name Rotavirus - 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 or 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 Routine O&P
  See: Parasite Examination, Intestinal
Test Name RSV
  See: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Test Name Rubella Virus - IgM and Total Antibody Detection
Methodology Enzyme immunoassay for IgM, Latex agglutination for total antibodies
Pre-Approval Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test.
Supplemental Information This disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040.
Specimen Convalescent or acute phase serum or paired sera
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround 3 days
Test Name Rubella Virus - RNA detection 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 disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040.
Specimen Throat swab, Nasal/NP Swab or Wash, Isolate
Urine (greater than 5 days after symptom onset)
Shipping Ship at refrigeration temperature.
Turnaround 1 day
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Last Updated: 11/10/2022

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