2012-13 Influenza Guidance for Laboratories (October 4, 2012)
MDCH Bureau of Laboratories main web page
MDCH Bureau of Laboratories Influenza web page
MDCH instructions for submission of specimens for virus isolation
MDCH Test Request form
MDCH Routine Influenza Testing Algorithm (October 4, 2012)
Information on Antiviral Resistance Testing at MDCH for the 2012-2013 season (October 4, 2012)
Pediatric (<18 years of age) influenza-associated deaths are a reportable condition in Michigan. Please immediately report cases to your local health department or the Michigan Department of Community Health at (517) 335-8165.
Guidance for Laboratories Regarding Influenza-Related Pediatric Mortality
Want to participate in flu surveillance? Information on the MDCH Influenza Sentinel Laboratory Program (October 2012)
Current and Past Michigan Influenza Surveillance Reports (Michigan Flu Focus)
Laboratory Diagnosis of Influenza (CDC)
Information on Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Testing for Clinical Lab Directors (CDC)
