Broadcast communications are sent via e-mail by the Division of Infectious Diseases to all level A laboratories with microbiology departments in order to update the practice of clinical microbiology in Michigan laboratories. They are in PDF format and require an Acrobat Reader to view.
Michigan 2008 CAP LPX-B Survey Analysis
Michigan 2008 CAP LPX-B Survey Analysis - updated 10/29/2009
Capitol Area Enhanced Influenza Case Finding Project
Project Announcement - 10/20/2009
Bureau of Laboratories Annual Reports
2008 Annual Report - 9/14/2009
MDCH Test Request Form
MDCH Test Request Form
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updated
4/27/2009
MDCH Influenza Algorithm
2009-2010 Influenza Testing Algorithm - updated 8/18/2009
2009 Novel Influenza A H1
See the MDCH Laboratory Novel H1N1 (swine) Influenza Page for a complete list of documents available for novel influenza testing and surveillance.
Clinical Lab Partner Conference Call Summary Report - updated 9/21/2009
Clinical Partners Conference Call Agenda - updated 9/2009
H1N1 Rapid Influenza Testing Information for Health Care Providers - updated 8/17/2009
MDCH 2009-2010 Guidelines for Clinicians on Influenza Testing - updated 9/23/2009
Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests - updated 7/31/2009 (If you use Internet Explorer 6, this page will not display. You must print the document to view it.)
H1N1 Influenza Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers - updated 7/31/2009
Influenza Surveillance Report
MiFluFocus
March 31, 2009
Update on Carbapenem Resistance in Gram Negative Rods
June 19, 2008
Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) Update
February 1, 2008
Request for Bacterial Isolates from Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths with Staphylococcus aureus Co-infection
January 2, 2008
Changes in TB Test Algorithm
July 20, 2007
Laboratory Information Relating to Chili Sauce Recall and Botulism
May 21, 2007
Changes to West Nile Virus Testing at MDCH in 2007
Rev. 10/29/2009