Laboratory Disease Spotlight

Below, health professionals will find helpful information regarding testing, specimen collection, and specimen submission for some of the most prevalent health concerns.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

• Next-Generation Sequencing COVID-19 Sample Submission: information for health professionals regarding laboratory specimen collection and submission to the PHL Infectious Disease Laboratory

Measles information

• Lab Testing for Measles at the MDH Public Health Laboratory: information for health professionals regarding specimen collection and submission. The results turnaround time is 1-2 working days upon receipt of specimen.

Laboratory influenza information

The following contain information for health professionals regarding specimen collection and submission:

• Seasonal Flu Lab Information
• Novel Influenza A Virus (H7N9) Lab Information
• Influenza A Variant Viruses (H3N2v and H1N2v) Lab Information

CRE (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae)

• Laboratory Testing and Protocols: information for health professionals regarding specimen collection and submission

Ebola virus information

The following contain information for health professionals regarding specimen collection and submission:

• Ebola Information for Health Professionals
• Ebola Laboratory Testing, including Specimen Submission Guidelines
• MLS Lab Alerts

Zika virus testing

The following contain information on the tests used and interpreting and understanding test results. Biosafety and specimen collection information are also found here:

• MDH: General Zika Virus Information
• CDC: Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Zika Virus Disease
• FDA: Zika Virus Emergency Use Authorizations

Please Contact the Infectious Disease Lab with questions.