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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 | Saint Louis Encephalitis |
| See: Arbovirus Panel | |
| Test Name | Salmonella spp. - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing |
| See: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing | |
| Test Name | Salmonella spp. - Detection in Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | Culture |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Included in routine Enteric Bacterial Culture. This disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| 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 | Negative results available within 2-4 working days. |
| Test Name | Salmonella spp. - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Isolate |
| Methodology | Biochemical testing, Serotyping |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | This disease is reportable. Isolates must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Identification from pure culture available within 4-6 working days |
| Test Name | Salmonella spp. - Molecular Subtyping |
| See: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
| Test Name | SARS |
| See: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome | |
| Test Name | Schistosoma spp. - Antibody Detection |
| See: Parasite Serology | |
| Test Name | Schistosoma spp. - Detection in Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | Concentration and Microscopic Examination |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | S. haematobium eggs are usually detected in urine but may be found in stool. Eggs of other Schistosoma spp. are found primarily in stool. Multiple examinations may be required to detect eggs in light or chronic infections. |
| Specimen | Stool preserved in both formalin and PVA - fill to line (kits are available from MDH). Urine - 15 ml, no preservatives. |
| Shipping | Ship preserved stool at room temperature, urine at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | |
| Test Name | Schistosoma spp. - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Samples |
| See: Parasite Identification | |
| Test Name | Schistosomiasis |
| See: Schistosoma spp. (above) | |
| Test Name | Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) - Antibody Confirmation |
| Methodology | 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 | Serum (1 ml) |
| Shipping | Ship at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | |
| Test Name | Shigella spp. - Detection in Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | Culture |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Included in routine Enteric Bacterial Culture. This disease must be reported to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| 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 | Negative results available within 2-4 working days |
| Test Name | Shigella spp. - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing |
| See: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing | |
| Test Name | Shigella spp. - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Isolate |
| Methodology | Biochemical testing, Serotyping |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | This disease is reportable. Isolates must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Identification from pure culture available within 4-6 working days. |
| Test Name | Shigella spp. - Molecular Subtyping |
| See: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
| Test Name | Smallpox |
| See: Rash Illness Panel | |
| Supplemental Information | If smallpox is suspected, call Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control immediately at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414. |
| Test Name | Sporothrix schenkii - Antibody Detection |
| See: Fungal Serology | |
| Test Name | Sporothrix schenkii - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Isolate |
| See: Fungus identification | |
| Test Name | Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B - Detection in Non-Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | Time-resolved fluorescence |
| Pre-Approval | Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test. |
| Supplemental Information | None |
| Specimen | Food, Soil, Water, Environmental surface wipe |
| Shipping | |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus , Gastrointestinal Disease - Detection in Stool or Implicated Food |
| 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 | Done for investigation of foodborne illness only. This disease is reportable. Isolates must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Stool in ParaPak C&S, Modified Carey-Blair or equivalent - fill to line (approximately 5 ml) Implicated food - minimum of 10 g (preferably 50 g) in original container or transferred to sterile container using sterile instruments. |
| Shipping | Ship stool at room temperature, food at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus, Gastrointestinal Disease - Detection of Enterotoxin A, B, C, D in Food and Stool |
| Methodology | Reversed passive latex agglutination. |
| Pre-Approval | Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 before requesting this test. |
| Supplemental Information | Done for investigation of foodborne illness only. This disease is reportable. Isolates must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Implicated food - minimum of 10 g (preferably 50 g) in original container or transferred to sterile container using sterile instruments. Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship food at refrigeration temperature, cultures at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus , Glycopeptide/Vancomycin Resistant (GRSA/VRSA) - Confirmation of Vancomycin MIC = 32 ug/ml |
| Methodology | MIC determination by multiple methods. |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Call MDH laboratory at 651-201-5073 immediately if GRSA/VRSA is suspected. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium. |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 2-5 working days of specimen receipt. |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus , Glycopeptide/Vancomycin Intermediate (GISA/VISA) - Confirmation of Vancomycin MIC = 4 ug/ml |
| Methodology | MIC determination by multiple methods. |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Call MDH laboratory at 651-201-5073 immediately if GISA/VISA is suspected. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 2-5 working days of specimen receipt. |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin Resistant (MRSA) - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Isolate |
| Methodology | MIC determination by multiple methods. |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Severe disease or death caused by this agent is reportable. Isolates or material positive by a non-culture method must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium. |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 2-3 working days. |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin Resistant (MRSA) - Detection of mecA DNA by PCR |
| Methodology | PCR |
| Pre-Approval | Contact laboratory at 651-201-5073 before requesting this test |
| Supplemental Information | This test is for research use only. Severe disease or death caused by this agent is reportable. Isolates or material positive by a non-culture method must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium. |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus , Methicillin Resistant (MRSA) - Molecular Subtyping |
| See: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
| Test Name | Staphylococcus aureus , Toxic Shock - Toxin Detection |
| Methodology | Immunologic detection of TSST-1, and enterotoxins A, B, and C |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Sent to University of Minnesota This disease is reportable. Isolates must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Varies |
| Test Name | Streptococcus pneumoniae - Antigen Detection in CSF |
| See: Meningitis, Bacterial | |
| Test Name | Streptococcus pneumoniae - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing |
| See: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing | |
| Test Name | Streptococcus pneumoniae - 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 | Invasive disease caused by this agent is reportable. All isolates from cases of invasive disease must be submitted to MDH as required State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | CSF (0.5 ml) Whole EDTA blood (0.5 ml) |
| Shipping | Ship at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | Not available |
| Test Name | Streptococcus pneumoniae - Identification/Confirmation/Serotyping of Referred Isolate |
| Methodology | Biochemical testing, Capsular serotyping, PCR |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Invasive disease caused by this agent is reportable. All isolates from cases of invasive disease must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium. |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 2-4 working days. |
| Test Name | Streptococcus pneumoniae - Molecular Subtyping |
| See: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group A - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing |
| See: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing | |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group A - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Isolate |
| Methodology | Biochemical testing, Serogrouping |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Invasive disease caused by this agent is reportable. All invasive isolates must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 2-4 working days. |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group A - Molecular Subtyping |
| See: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group A - Toxin Detection |
| Methodology | Immunologic detection of pyrogenic erythrotoxins (speA, speB, speC) |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Sent to University of Minnesota. Invasive disease caused by this agent is reportable. All isolates from cases of invasive disease must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium. |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Varies |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group B - Antigen Detection in CSF |
| See: Meningitis, Bacterial | |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group B - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing |
| See: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing | |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group B - Identification/Confirmation of Referred Isolate |
| Methodology | Biochemical testing, Serogrouping |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | Invasive disease caused by this agent is reportable. All isolates from cases of invasive disease must be submitted to MDH as required by State Rule 4605.7040. |
| Specimen | Actively growing pure culture on suitable medium |
| Shipping | Ship at room temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 2-4 working days. |
| Test Name | Streptococcus , Group B - Molecular Subtyping |
| See: Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis | |
| Test Name | Strongyloides spp. - Antibody Detection |
| See: Parasite Serology | |
| Test Name | Strongyloides spp. - Detection in Clinical Samples |
| Methodology | Microscopic examination |
| Pre-Approval | None |
| Supplemental Information | None |
| Specimen | Stool preserved in both formalin and PVA - fill to line (kits are available from MDH); Duodenal contents (aspiration or Entero-Test capsule) Identification/confirmation: prepared fecal or duodenal sample Other specimen types, contact laboratory for information |
| Shipping | Ship preserved stool at room temperature, duodenal contents at refrigeration temperature. |
| Turnaround | Within 3 working days |
| Test Name | Strongyloides spp. - Identification/Confirmation in Referred Sample |
| See: Parasite, Identification | |
| Test Name | Syphilis |
| See: Treponema pallidum |