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UHL recently confirmed the season's first two cases of influenza in
Iowa. In order to track the incidence of illness, UHL partners with
clinical labs across the state. These labs are asked to send the first
three influenza positive specimens they detect by their rapid test
methods to UHL using the
"Viral Detection and Viral and Bacterial PCR Test" form.  "A specimen that is positive from a patient who has been vaccinated
for influenza or a patient who dies from influenza is very important to
submit throughout the season," says Sandy Jirsa, UHL virologist. "Please
note that the test request forms have been updated. The respiratory
request form and the nonrespiratory test request form have been
combined. The new form is titled, 'Viral Detection and Viral Bacterial
PCR Test.'"
Questions about reporting may be directed to the UHL virology lab at 319-335-4500 or via email to
sjirsa@uhl.uiowa.edu.
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