The mission of the Virology Section is to protect the health of the people of Michigan by performing accurate and timely testing for illnesses of public health importance. This is accomplished by trained professionals using the best available techniques and procedures.

Anthony Muyombwe, Ph.D., Section Director
517-335-8099

MuyombweA@michigan.gov

The Virology laboratory at the Michigan Department of Community Health is dedicated to accurate, confidential testing in each of its three Units. These Units are Bacterial and Parasitic Serology, HIVand Viral Serology/Viral Isolation/Viral Molecular. Testing available in each Unit is listed under the appropriate Unit heading. Tests requiring prior approval or special request are denoted by italics.

Influenza Testing and Surveillance

Year to date influenza data generated by the MDCH Virology Laboratory, respiratory specimen collection and submission information, plus Laboratory Pandemic Planning information.

Vesicular Rash Guidelines

Instructions for submission of specimens for potential poxvirus and other febrile vesicular rash illness.

     Enterovirus report for 2007

     Enterovirus report for 2006

     Enterovirus report for 2003

     Enterovirus report for 2004 

     Enterovirus report for 2005

Rev. 3/28/2008