NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see
NUlirt Guide).
Forms Required - Nulirt batch list or NPHL Test Request Form (completed in entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing
will not be performed without all required information.
Please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459 for further clarification.
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| Test: |
Haemophilus influenza
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| Synonym: |
- H. influenza
- H. flu
- Flu
- Haemophilus
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| Method: |
Banking, PCR and serotyping |
| Availability: |
- Test performed Monday-Friday
- Turnaround time 2 days for PCR, 5 days for serotyping
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| Specimen: |
Isolates from sterile sites only and CSF |
| Collection Device: |
- Isolate on media slant of plate
- Cerebral Spinal fluid
- Seal with Parafilm™ or tape
- Test subject to CLIA regulations and require 2 patient identifiers on container and requisiton forms
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| Volume: |
500 µL of CSF |
| Storage/Transport: |
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| Unacceptable: |
Samples stored incorrectly, non-sterile site isolate |
| Specimen Stability: |
Freeze CSF at -40 ºC |
| Reference Interval: |
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| Reportable Disease: |
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| Comments: |
- Test performed at the Minnesotat Department of Health, Public Health Laboratory, St. Paul, MN
- Submit all specimens through the NPHL, NOT directly to Minnesota
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| Revised: |
7/2/2024 |
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call
NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459.
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