State Hygienic Lab News

State Hygienic Lab at The University of Iowa

Christmas and New Year Holiday Hours

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
SHL will operate with adjusted hours over the Christmas and New Year's holiday.
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State Hygienic Laboratory Newborn Screening LIMS Upgrade

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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.
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Lyme Reporting Changes

Thursday, August 1, 2024
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.
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Avian Influenza Testing Information

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Information regarding Avian Influenza A(H5) virus testing at the State Hygienic Laboratory and the CDC.
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SHL offering testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Monday, July 8, 2024
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.
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Water testing services available for Iowa counties affected by disaster proclamation

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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.