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
MDCH 2009-2010 Influenza Test Algorithms and Reports
MDCH 2009 Influenza A H1 Report Interpretation Table - updated 10/13/2009
2009-2010 Influenza Testing Algorithm - updated 9/22/2009
MDCH 2009-2010 Guidelines for Clinicians on Influenza Testing - updated 9/23/2009
Collection and Shipping of 2009 Novel Influenza A 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
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
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
- 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 Novel H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Page
MDCH 2009 H1N1 Influenza Page
CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Page
Hepatitis C Virus Reporting
Hepatitis C Virus Result Reporting - 5/31/2007
General Shipping Updates
New Interim U.S. Postal Service Mailing Standards, Effective November 1, 2006
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 - updated 11/3/2009
Rev. 11/3/2009