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