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Past Events

Iowa Newborn Screening New Collection Card Webinar

Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm
The Iowa Newborn Screening Program (INSP) is introducing a new dried bloodspot collection card design in a live webinar hosted on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. CT.

SHL Annual Laboratory Symposium 2024

Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:30am
The event kicks off with registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by a welcome address. Key sessions cover regulatory updates, quality systems, and equipment calibration. The afternoon includes specialized tracks on basic, micro, and advanced topics, wrapping up with evaluations at 4 p.m.

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State Hygienic Laboratory Newborn Screening LIMS Upgrade
The Newborn Screening section of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa (SHL) is upgrading to a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), OpenELIS, beginning October 1, 2024.
State Hygienic Lab at The University of Iowa
Lyme Reporting Changes
The State Hygienic Laboratory will continue to use the same testing platform for Lyme testing, but we have updated our reporting to include Interpretation for Laboratories and Interpretation for Providers in our test trailers.
State Hygienic Lab at The University of Iowa
Avian Influenza Testing Information
Information regarding Avian Influenza A(H5) virus testing at the State Hygienic Laboratory and the CDC.
State Hygienic Lab at The University of Iowa
SHL offering testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Due to confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5) in Iowa dairy herds, the State Hygienic Lab is collaborating with health authorities to test individuals showing flu-like symptoms after potential exposure. This effort aims to monitor and control the spread of the virus.
State Hygienic Lab at The University of Iowa
Water testing services available for Iowa counties affected by disaster proclamation
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 22 counties in northwest and north central Iowa due to the severe weather events that occurred on June 21, 2024.

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