Medical Microbiology Testing
The Medical Microbiology Laboratory supports infectious disease testing and technical expertise in the areas of Bacteriology, Blood Lead, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Serology, Special Pathogens, and Virology.
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Code: PCR
Method: PCR
Specimen: Throat, NP, or nasal swab in VTM
Turnaround: 1-5 Business Days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 72 hours or frozen at <-70° C
Shipping: Ship as Category B. Specimens can be shipped using the SDPHL courier service; the courier can be reached at 1-877-434-9366.
Code: IAB
Method: RTPCR
Specimen: Throat swab, NP aspirate or swab, nasal wash, nasal swab
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 72 hours or frozen at <-70° C. Viral transport media preferred.
Shipping: Ship as Category B. Specimens can be shipped using the SDPHL courier service; the courier can be reached at 1-877-434-9366.
Code: PCR
Method: PCR
Specimen: Dry transport sterile NP Flocked Swab, Nasopharyngeal swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM) or Nasopharyngeal aspirate.
Turnaround: 1-3 Business Days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C
Shipping: Ship as Category B.
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Bacteriology / Mycology Testing
Identify, confirm and serotype bacterial pathogens.
Mycobacteriology Testing
Submit primary and reference cultures for mycobacteria.
STI and Bloodborne Pathogen Testing
Submit primary and reference cultures.
Serology Testing
Test patient samples for STDs like Chlamydia, Syphilis and Hepatitis.
Special Pathogen Testing
Special Pathogen Lab role, tested select agents, isolate sending instructions, and access to resources and training.
Virology Testing
Submit patient influenza and other samples for viral PCR testing.
Medical Microbiology Resources
Quick links to laboratory resources.
Submission Forms
Find any medical and microbiology testing forms for influenza, monkeypox, COVID-19, and more.
Medical Laboratory Submission Form Influenza Sample Form MPox Lab Requisition SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Surveillance Lab Requisition SARS-CoV-2 Lab Requisition and PUI Evaluation Form
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
CLIA requires every facility that tests human specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, a human being to meet certain Federal requirements.
- If your facility performs tests for these purposes, it is considered, under the law, to be a laboratory.
- Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service are not considered laboratories.
CLIA does not apply to a facility that only performs forensic testing. CLIA applies even if only one or a few basic tests are performed, and even if you are not charging for testing. In addition, the CLIA legislation requires financing of all regulatory costs through fees assessed to affected facilities.
Email form and/or questions to SDCLIA@state.sd.su.