Update to Communicable Disease Rules

Communicable Disease Rules Update Letter from the Lab Director- updated 10/26/2009 

Summary of Communicable Disease Rules Changes- updated 10/26/2009 

Communicable Disease Rules- updated 10/26/2009 

Reportable Disease Chart 

MDCH 2011 Influenza Test Algorithms and Reports

2011-2012 Influenza Antiviral Resistance Testing - updated 10/28/2011 

2011-2012 Influenza PCR Result Interpretation Table - updated 10/19/2011 

2011-2012 Influenza Testing Algorithm - updated 10/19/2011 

Collection and Shipping of Influenza Specimens

Quick Guide for Packaging and Shipping Influenza Specimens to BOL - updated 9/15/2009 

Quick Guide for Making Influenza Specimen Collection Kits - updated 8/26/2009 

NP Swab Collection Instructions DCH-0772 Viral PCR - 4/30/2009 

MDCH BOL Flu Collection Guide Laboratory Update #6  - updated 5/6/2009 

Biological Substance, Category B Shipping Label (fillable)  - updated 8/26/2009 

Biological Substance, Category B Shipping Label - updated 8/26/2009 

General Information and Guidance for 2009 Novel Influenza A

Updated Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Influenza Reporting and Testing  - updated 4/13/2010 

Updated Influenza Surveillance, Reporting and Testing Guidance for Labs - updated 4/5/2010 

Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Preparation List for Clinical Laboratories  - updated 8/26/2009 

H1N1 Rapid Influenza Testing Information for Health Care Providers  - updated 8/17/2009 

Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests  - updated7/31/2009  
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H1N1 Influenza Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers  - updated 8/15/2009 

Influenza Testing and Surveillance

MDCH Test Request Form - 4/27/2009 

Quick Guide for Making Influenza Specimen Collection Kits - updated 8/26/2009 

Biological Substance, Category B Shipping Label (fillable) - updated 8/26/2009 

Biological Substance, Category B Shipping Label - updated 8/26/2009 

Laboratory Flu Page 

CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Page 

Hepatitis C Virus Reporting

Hepatitis C Virus Result Reporting - 5/31/2007 

eGFR Recommendations

National Kidney Disease Education Program - Rationale for Use and Reporting of Estimated GFR 

National Kidney Disease Education Program - GFR Suggestions for Labs 

Smallpox Specimen Collection Information

Vesicular Rash Test Request Form and Specimen Collection Instructions - updated 6/20/2008 

Guidelines for the Investigation of Potential Poxvirus and other Febrile Vesicular Rash Illnesses - updated 6/20/2008 

Laboratory Services Guide: VVP Detection Information Sheet 

Avian H5 Influenza

Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines 

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Guidance for Protecting Employees Against Avian Flu   

CDC Guidelines for Follow-up of Contacts of Persons with Suspected Avian Influenza (H5N1). - updated 11/25/2008 

CDC Guidelines for Lab Testing of Persons with Suspected Avian Influenza (H5N1). - updated 11/25/2008  

Environmental Lead Testing

          Bureau of Laboratories Environmental Lead Testing page 

Blood Lead Testing

          Bureau of Laboratories Blood Lead Testing page 

Miscellaneous

Reportable Disease Chart 

Rev. 10/28/2011